French · Shopping
French phrases for shopping
Ask the price, try something on, ask for a different size, and pay. Ten sentences for shops and markets.
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Step 4Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît.
I would like a coffee, please.
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Start free10 French sentences for shopping
| # | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | How much does this cost? | Combien ça coûte ? |
| 2 | I am just looking. | Je regarde seulement. |
| 3 | Do you have this in a bigger size? | Avez-vous ça en plus grand ? |
| 4 | Can I try it on? | Puis-je l'essayer ? |
| 5 | It is too expensive. | C'est trop cher. |
| 6 | Do you have a cheaper one? | En avez-vous un moins cher ? |
| 7 | I will take it. | Je le prends. |
| 8 | Do you take credit cards? | Acceptez-vous les cartes de crédit ? |
| 9 | Can I have a bag, please? | Puis-je avoir un sac, s'il vous plaît ? |
| 10 | What time do you close? | À quelle heure fermez-vous ? |
Three phrases that save you
You will not always understand the reply. These work in every situation, so learn them first.
| English | French |
|---|---|
| Could you repeat that, please? | Pouvez-vous répéter, s'il vous plaît ? |
| Please speak more slowly. | Parlez plus lentement, s'il vous plaît. |
| I do not understand. | Je ne comprends pas. |
Tips
- Greet the shop assistant when you walk in. In France and Germany in particular it is expected.
- Know your numbers. Prices are said quickly, so practise hearing them.
- In markets, a polite question about the price is normal. Hard bargaining is not common everywhere, so read the room.
These sentences use vous, the polite form, which is right for shops, hotels and restaurants. Use tu only with friends, children and people who use it with you first.
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How do you say “How much does this cost” in French?
“Combien ça coûte ?”.
What are the most useful French phrases for shopping?
“Combien ça coûte ?” (How much does this cost?) “Je regarde seulement.” (I am just looking.) “Avez-vous ça en plus grand ?” (Do you have this in a bigger size?) “Puis-je l'essayer ?” (Can I try it on?) “C'est trop cher.” (It is too expensive.)
What should I say if I do not understand the answer in French?
Say “Je ne comprends pas.” (I do not understand.), then “Parlez plus lentement, s'il vous plaît.” (Please speak more slowly.) or “Pouvez-vous répéter, s'il vous plaît ?” (Could you repeat that, please?).
How do I learn these French phrases quickly?
Say each sentence out loud, not just read it. Ten sentences a day for a week is plenty before a trip. 4ToSpeak has you hear each one, build it, and say it aloud with feedback.
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