French Word Translation Sheet: Shopping In France
This french word translation page provides some handy vocabulary and useful phrases in french that you can use when you’re shopping in france!
Stores In France
France has wonderful speciality stores, such as butchers, bakers and pastry shops – if you haven’t already, you must experience a visit yourself. Old fashioned personal service, with flair and style. Here are the names of different types of stores you’ll come across in France.
| Boucherie | Butchers |
| Boulangerie | Bakers |
| Charcuterie | Delicatessan |
| Chocolaterie | Chocolate shop |
| Confiserie | Chocolate and can also have pastries and breads |
| Épicerie (supermarché) | Supermarket |
| Fromagerie | Cheese shop |
| Marchand de vin | Wine Shop |
| Marché | Market |
| Patisserie | Pastry Shop |
| Pharmacie | Chemist |
| Poissonerie | Seafood Shop |
| Traiteur | Prepared meals |
French Word Translation for Phrases
Here are some questions in french which you may need to use while shopping in France, and what you may also hear in conversation with the person who is serving you.
| Je peux vous aider? | Can I help you ? |
| Vous désirez? | Can I help you? |
| Avez vous… | Do you have… |
| Je voudrais… | I’d like… |
| J’ai besoin de… | I need … |
| Je cherche… | I’m looking for… |
| Un peu plus | A bit more |
| Un peu moins | A bit less |
| Ça coûte combien?/C?est combien?/Ça fait combien? | How much does this cost? |
| Ça coûte ? euros | This costs…euros |
| Avez-vous un sac? | Do you have a bag? |
| Livrez-vous (outre-mer/à l’étranger)? | Do you ship (overseas)? |
| Quelle taille faites-vous? | What size do you take? (clothing) |
| Vous faites quelle pointure? | What size do you take? (shoes) |
| Je fais du 7 | I take size 7 |
| C?est trop serré/grand/petit | It’s too tight/small/big |
| Acceptez-vous des chèques/chèques de voyage? | Do you take cheques/travellers cheques? |
| Acceptez-vous les cartes de credit? | Do you accept credit card? |
Quantity
Want to try that delicious apple tart at the pastry shop? These handy french sayings will help you when deciding how much you’d like to buy.
| Une boîte de | A box of |
| Une douzaine de | A dozen of |
| Un kilo de | A kilo of |
| Un morceau de | A piece of |
| Un paquet de | A pack of |
| Un sac de | A bag of |
| Une tranche de | A slice of |
French Word Translation: Things To Buy
Run out of toothpaste? Have a headache and need an aspirin? No problem – just pop into the local pharmacy…
| Cachets d’aspirine | Aspirine |
| Dentifrice | Toothpaste |
| Brosse à dents | Toothbrush |
| Écran solaire | Suntan lotion |
| Médicament/remède pour le rhume/l’estomac | Medicine for a cold /stomach ache |
| Savon | Soap |
| Shampooing | Shampoo |
| Sirop de toux | Cough syrup |
| Couches | Diapers/Nappies |
Clothing Shopping
Going shopping in Paris?
If you’re hitting the streets for a dose of retail therapy and you spot that gorgeous dress in the window, here are some words you might come across…
| Solde | Sale |
| Dégriffé | Marked-down |
| Remise | Discount |
| La taille / la pointure | Size (clothes)/ size (shoes) |
| Cabine | Changing room |
| Rayon | Department |
| Ceinture | Belt |
| Chaussures | Shoes |
| Chaussettes | Socks |
| Chemisier/Chemise | Shirt |
| Gants | Gloves |
| Jupe | Skirt |
| Robe | Dress |
| Pantalon | Trousers |
| Portefeuille | Wallet |
| Porte-Monnaie | Purse |
| Sac | Handbag |