Chapter 6: Très Chic: Shopping and Urban Culture – La Conversation
La Conversation – Speaking
Speaking: Shop ‘Till You Drop / Making Purchases in French
Navigating shops, finding the right size, and cash-handling can all seem dizzying in a foreign language. This section is filled with useful exchanges you will encounter as you shop. With the right phrases, there is no need to try and figure it out on your own.
While Shopping
Listen to Track 97
Avez-vous…
– Do you have…
Où puis-je trouver...
– Where can I find…
Je regarde, c’est tout.
– I’m just looking.
Je cherche un chemisier beige.
– I’m looking for a beige blouse.
Où sont les cabines d’essayages?
- Where are the fitting rooms?
Combien ça coute?
– How much does this cost?
Je peux l’essayer?
– Can I try it on?
Vous l’avez en une taille moyenne?
– Do you have it in a size medium?
C’est trop petit/grand.
– It’s too small/large.
À quelle heure est-ce que vous ouvrez/fermez?
– At what time do you open/close?
Puis-je retourner cet article?
– May I return this item?
Cashing Out
Listen to Track 98
Je voudrais payer par carte de crédit.
– I would like to pay by credit card.
C’est un cadeau. Pourriez-vous me l’emballer, s’il vous plait?
– It’s a gift. Could you gift-wrap it for me, please?
Je voudrais un reçu.
– I would like a receipt.
Acceptez-vous…
– Do you accept…
Nous n’accepterons pas les cartes de crédit.
– We don’t accept credit cards.
Tapez votre code secret ici.
– Enter your pin number here.
Valider
– Accept
Annuler
– Cancel
Retrait?
– Withdrawl funds? (Option at electronic pay terminals)
Choisir un montant.
– Choose an amount.
Signez ici.
– Sign here.
Souhaitez-vous un recu?
– Would you like a receipt?