French · Travel & Getting Around
"Money" in French: argent
l'argent
Money in French is l'argent, masculine : de l'argent, mon argent. Argent also means silver as a metal, but in daily talk it usually means money. Espèces is cash specifically.
Splitting a bill
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How to pronounce argent
Say it
lar-ZHAHN
/aʁ.ʒɑ̃/
Lar-ZHAHN. Soft g like measure, nasal an. De l'argent links: duh-lar-ZHAHN.
"Money" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'argent | money General money. | General money. |
| de l'argent | some money After verbs like avoir, gagner. | After verbs like avoir, gagner. |
| sans argent | without money Broke. | Broke. |
| gagner de l'argent | to earn money Work talk. | Work talk. |
How to use argent in real life
- 1Splitting a bill
Tu as de l'argent sur toi ?
Do you have any money on you?
De l'argent.
- 2Saving up
Je mets de l'argent de côté chaque mois.
I put money aside every month.
Mettre de l'argent de côté.
- 3Travel tip
Garde un peu d'argent pour le taxi.
Keep a bit of money for the taxi.
Un peu d'argent.
Mistakes English speakers make with argent
Incorrect: J'ai beaucoup des argents.
Correct: J'ai beaucoup d'argent.
Argent is usually uncountable here: de l'argent, not des argents.
Incorrect: Le argent est sur la table.
Correct: L'argent est sur la table.
Elision: l'argent.
Good to know
Card payment is widespread in France, but small markets may still prefer cash. Asking tu as de l'argent liquide means physical cash.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before heading to a flea market
ChatPal
Prends de l'argent, ils n'aiment pas les cartes.
Take some money; they don't like cards.
You
J'ai de l'argent dans mon portefeuille.
I have money in my wallet.
ChatPal
Parfait. On ne dépense pas tout l'argent d'un coup.
Perfect. We won't spend all the money at once.
You
Promis, juste deux ou trois trouvailles.
Promise, just two or three finds.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Money" in French
Is argent masculine?
Yes: l'argent, de l'argent.
How do I say some money?
De l'argent.
Does argent also mean silver?
Yes as a metal, but daily speech usually means money.
How do you pronounce argent?
Ar-ZHAHN with a nasal ending.
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