French - Shopping Phrases

Je cherche ___.

I'm looking for ___.

Meaning: I'm looking for ___.

When to use: Use this when you want to find a specific item in a shop: say the item after the blank (e.g., Je cherche un pull).

Où est-ce que je peux trouver ___ ?

Where can I find ___?

Meaning: Where can I find ___?

When to use: Ask staff where a product or section is; put the item after the blank (e.g., Où est-ce que je peux trouver le pain ?).

C'est combien ?

How much is this?

Meaning: How much is this?

When to use: Use this to ask the price of a specific item you are holding or pointing at.

Vous l'avez en ___ ?

Do you have this in ___?

Meaning: Do you have this in ___?

When to use: Ask for another size, color, or version. Add the option after the blank (e.g., Vous l'avez en taille M ?).

Tip: Remember to use the correct article if you change gender (e.g., « la » for feminine items).

Je peux l'essayer ?

Can I try this on?

Meaning: Can I try this on?

When to use: Use this in clothing stores or when you'd like to test an item before buying.

Vous prenez la carte ?

Do you take cards?

Meaning: Do you take cards?

When to use: Ask at the till if card payment is accepted (la carte = bank/card payment).

Je peux payer avec ___ ?

Can I pay in ___?

Meaning: Can I pay in/by ___?

When to use: Use this to ask about a specific payment method: e.g., Je peux payer avec une carte ? or Je peux payer avec mon téléphone ?

Vous avez moins cher ?

Is there a cheaper one?

Meaning: Is there a cheaper one?

When to use: Ask this when you want a lower-cost option or a simpler model of the same product.

Je le prends.

I'll take it.

Meaning: I'll take it.

When to use: Say this when you decide to buy an item. Change le/la/les to match the item's gender/number.

Tip: Remember gender: use « la prends » for feminine items and « les prends » for plurals.

Je peux avoir un ticket de caisse, s'il vous plaît ?

Can I get a receipt, please?

Meaning: Can I get a receipt, please?

When to use: Ask for a ticket de caisse at the till if you want proof of purchase.

C'est en promo ?

Is this on sale?

Meaning: Is this on sale?

When to use: Ask whether the item has a reduced price or is part of a promotion.

Il y a une réduction ?

Is there a discount?

Meaning: Is there a discount?

When to use: Use this to ask if a price can be lowered or a promotion applies.

Je peux le retourner ?

Can I return this?

Meaning: Can I return this?

When to use: Ask about the return policy when you're unsure if you can bring the item back.

Tip: Note gender: use « la retourner » for a feminine item.