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Whether you are browsing the boutiques of Paris, exploring a flea market (un marché aux puces), or picking up provisions at a local market, knowing how to shop in French will enhance your experience. This lesson covers vocabulary for shops, clothing, sizes, prices, and the art of browsing and buying.
| French | English |
|---|---|
| la boulangerie | the bakery (bread) |
| la pâtisserie | the cake / pastry shop |
| la boucherie | the butcher's |
| la charcuterie | the delicatessen (cured meats) |
| la poissonnerie | the fishmonger's |
| la fromagerie | the cheese shop |
| l'épicerie (f) | the grocery / corner shop |
| le supermarché | the supermarket |
| l'hypermarché (m) | the hypermarket (large supermarket) |
| le marché | the market |
| le marché aux puces | the flea market |
| la librairie | the bookshop |
| la bibliothèque | the library |
| la pharmacie | the pharmacy |
| le magasin de vêtements | the clothes shop |
| la boutique | the boutique / shop |
| le grand magasin | the department store |
| la bijouterie | the jewellery shop |
| le magasin de chaussures | the shoe shop |
| le tabac | the tobacconist (also sells stamps, newspapers) |
False friend alert: La librairie means "the bookshop," NOT "the library." The library is la bibliothèque.
| French | English |
|---|---|
| Je regarde, merci. | I am just looking, thank you. |
| Est-ce que je peux vous aider ? | Can I help you? |
| Je cherche un cadeau. | I am looking for a gift. |
| Combien ça coûte ? / C'est combien ? | How much does it cost? / How much is it? |
| C'est trop cher. | It is too expensive. |
| Avez-vous quelque chose de moins cher ? | Do you have something cheaper? |
| Est-ce que vous acceptez les cartes bancaires ? | Do you accept bank cards? |
| Je le prends. / Je la prends. | I will take it. (m / f) |
| Est-ce que je peux l'essayer ? | Can I try it on? |
| Où sont les cabines d'essayage ? | Where are the fitting rooms? |
| Avez-vous la taille au-dessus / en dessous ? | Do you have the next size up / down? |
| Est-ce que je peux le/la retourner ? | Can I return it? |
| Avez-vous un sac, s'il vous plaît ? | Do you have a bag, please? |
| French | English |
|---|---|
| la taille | the size (clothing) |
| la pointure | the size (shoes) |
| petit(e) | small |
| moyen(ne) | medium |
| grand(e) | large |
| trop grand(e) | too big |
| trop petit(e) | too small |
| trop serré(e) | too tight |
| trop large | too loose |
| Ça me va bien. | It fits me well. |
| Ça ne me va pas. | It does not fit me. |
| French | English |
|---|---|
| une chemise | a shirt |
| un pantalon | trousers |
| une jupe | a skirt |
| une robe | a dress |
| un manteau | a coat |
| un pull (over) | a jumper / sweater |
| des chaussures (f pl) | shoes |
| des baskets (f pl) | trainers / sneakers |
| un chapeau | a hat |
| une écharpe | a scarf |
| des gants (m pl) | gloves |
| un maillot de bain | a swimsuit |
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