GENERAL INFO

Combien means "how much" or "how many." It's an interrogative adverb, often functioning as an interrogative pronoun in questions to ask about quantity.

USAGE

Use Combien de + noun to ask about quantity: "Combien de livres as-tu ?" (How many books do you have?).

It can also be used alone as a pronoun: "Combien coûte cela ?" (How much does that cost?).

TRAPS

Always use "de" (or "d'") after combien when followed by a noun, regardless of the noun's gender or number.

Never use "des," "du," or "de la."

Example: "Combien de pommes?" (How many apples?).