You will be given a definition of a task first, then some input of the task.
This task is about translating a given English language sentence to French.

Well, first, before I even tell you the cost I've got to be absolutely clear.
Output:

Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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D'abord, avant même d'avancer un chiffre je dois être parfaitement clair.