Does la pièce really mean each? How do you use it?

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Does la pièce really mean each? How do you use it?

This question relates to:French vocab and grammar list "Shopping vocabulary in French (quantity related)"
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CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hi David,

In the context of shopping you will encounter the word  pièce meaning each when it is priced per unit rather than weight .

Often seen on market stalls - 

Melon €6 pièce 

Hope this helps!

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ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

It's like "a piece" in English: 6 Euros a piece.

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Does la pièce really mean each? How do you use it?

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