French Conversation · Level 16
89 words
French word
surcoût
Pronunciation
IPA/syʁku/
Meaning
- masculine nounextra charge
Example
Il y aura un surcoût pour la livraison.
There will be an extra charge for delivery.
More examples
Ils factureront un surcoût si vous changez la réservation.
They will charge an extra fee if you change the reservation.
Core concept
An extra charge shown beside the original price when a service or unexpected expense requires more payment.
Common phrases
facturer un surcoût
charge an extra fee
surcoût de retard
delay surcharge
sans surcoût
without an extra charge
Similar words
supplément: An extra amount charged for an order or service beyond the basic fee.
surcharge: An amount added to a fee after the original charge is set.
Definition in French
Somme demandée en plus du prix annoncé pour couvrir un service, une prestation ou des frais imprévus.
Word origin
French formed surcoût by placing sur- before coût, using sur- to express an amount beyond the stated cost; coût ultimately derives from Latin constare.
Usage tips
- Surcoût commonly takes de before the amount or cause, as in un surcoût de 20 euros or un surcoût de livraison.