coûts

In a sentence

• Les coûts de production ont augmenté cette année.

  The production costs have increased this year.

  In this sentence, 'coûts' refers to financial expenses associated with producing goods or services.

• Il analyse les coûts et les bénéfices avant de prendre une décision.

  He analyzes the costs and benefits before making a decision.

  Here, 'coûts' represents the tangible or intangible expenses to be considered in a decision-making process.

• Les coûts environnementaux de ce projet sont préoccupants.

  The environmental costs of this project are concerning.

  In this context, 'coûts' metaphorically means the negative impacts or consequences related to the environment caused by the project.