What are the most common French phrases for haggling effectively

The most common French phrases for effective haggling include:

• “C’est trop cher.” (It’s too expensive.)
• “Pouvez-vous faire un prix?” (Can you give me a better price?)
• “C’est mon dernier prix.” (That’s my final price.)
• “Je peux l’avoir moins cher?” (Can I have it cheaper?)
• “Je ne peux pas payer autant.” (I can’t pay that much.)
• “C’est hors de mon budget.” (It’s out of my budget.)
• “Si j’en prends deux, vous faites un rabais?” (If I take two, will you give a discount?)
• “Je regarde, je vais revenir.” (I’m looking, I’ll come back.) — often used to imply hesitation or desire for a better price.
• “C’est trop pour moi.” (That’s too much for me.)
• “C’est une bonne affaire?” (Is this a good deal?)

These phrases help communicate bargaining intentions politely but firmly, a typical approach in French markets and shops. Politeness paired with clear interest and some negotiation signals is key to effective haggling in French-speaking contexts.

No direct detailed list was found in the search results, but these expressions are standard common knowledge in language learning related to bargaining and negotiation in French. The historical context of “bargain” coming from Old French suggests a tradition of transaction negotiation in the language. ¹

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