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Which common French expressions are useful for shopping and dining

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Here are some useful common French expressions for shopping and dining:

For Shopping:

  • Bonjour / Bonsoir – Hello / Good evening (polite greeting)
  • Combien ça coûte ? – How much does it cost?
  • C’est trop cher. – It’s too expensive.
  • Avez-vous… ? – Do you have…?
  • Je voudrais… – I would like…
  • Où sont les cabines d’essayage ? – Where are the fitting rooms?
  • Puis-je payer par carte ? – Can I pay by card?
  • Vous avez quelque chose de moins cher ? – Do you have something cheaper?
  • Merci beaucoup. – Thank you very much.
  • Au revoir. – Goodbye.

For Dining:

  • Une table pour deux, s’il vous plaît. – A table for two, please.
  • Le menu, s’il vous plaît. – The menu, please.
  • Qu’est-ce que vous recommandez ? – What do you recommend?
  • Je suis allergique à… – I am allergic to…
  • L’addition, s’il vous plaît. – The bill, please.
  • C’était délicieux. – It was delicious.
  • Est-ce que vous avez des plats végétariens ? – Do you have vegetarian dishes?
  • Je voudrais commander… – I would like to order…
  • Avec ou sans glace ? – With or without ice?
  • Merci, au revoir. – Thank you, goodbye.

These expressions will help you navigate basic interactions in French shops and restaurants with politeness and ease. If you want, I can also provide expressions for specific scenarios like buying clothes, groceries, or ordering drinks. Let me know!

References

[7]: https://direct.mit.edu/dram/article/42/3 (159)/213-219/9248

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