French word

somme

Pronunciation

IPA/sɔm/

Meaning

  • feminine nountotal

Example

Quelle est la somme à payer ?

What is the total to pay?

Illustration for somme (total)

More examples

J'ai fait la somme des dépenses.

I calculated the total of the expenses.

Core concept

The final figure reached after adding parts together, or the total price owed for them.

Common phrases

  • faire la somme

    calculate the total

  • la somme totale

    the total amount

  • une petite somme

    a small sum

Similar words

montant: The amount stated for a bill or payment.
total: The final amount obtained by adding all items or amounts together.
prix: The price set for a product or service.
addition: The amount owed for a meal or drinks at a restaurant.

Definition in French

Valeur obtenue en additionnant des éléments, employée également pour désigner la somme d'argent à régler.

Word origin

French somme developed from Latin summa through Old French, with the idea of a complete total extending from calculation to money.

Usage tips

  • In payment contexts, montant often sounds more neutral for an amount shown on a bill, while somme emphasizes a total or a specified sum.

Other meanings

  • amountnoun

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