This is the 9266th most frequent French word.
coûtent
"Coûtent" means "cost" (third person plural of the verb "coûter").
In this sentence, 'coûtent' is the verb 'to cost' used in the plural to indicate the price value of shoes.
Ces chaussures coûtent cher.
These shoes cost a lot.
Here, 'coûtent' expresses the price difference in a comparative statement emphasizing the cost aspect of organic products.
Les produits biologiques coûtent généralement plus que les produits standards.
Organic products generally cost more than standard products.
Using 'coûtent' in a question form to inquire about the price, reflecting its interrogative usage.