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How do you say "cheap" in French?
bon marché
In French, "cheap" is bon marché.
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Pronunciation
Say 'bohn mar-SHAY'. Four syllables: bon sounds like 'bohn', marché sounds like 'mar-shay'. It's literally two words meaning good market.
Grammar notes
Bon marché is an invariable phrase, not a single adjective. It always stays the same regardless of what noun it describes.
Example sentence
Ces fruits sont bon marché.
These fruits are cheap.
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How to remember bon marché
Bon marché means literally a good market. Picture a market full of good deals and bargains to recall this phrase.
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Questions about bon marché
How do you say "cheap" in French?
In French, "cheap" is bon marché. It is a noun.
How is bon marché written in French?
bon marché is written using the standard French script.
How is bon marché used in a sentence?
Use bon marché as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ces fruits sont bon marché. (These fruits are cheap.).
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