How to talk to shopkeepers in French

Knowing what to say and how to talk to shopkeepers in Paris will help you to have a wonderful experience.

Here is a great video I found which will help you — practice the pronunciation and in just a couple of minutes you’ll know enough French to get by each time you go shopping.

 

Examples of what to say to shopkeepers:

• Je voudrais acheter six tomates, svp (s’il vous plait = please) = I would like six tomatoes please.
• Je voudrais deux baguettes, svp. = I would like two baguettes (French bread sticks) please.
• Je voudrais 500 gram de camembert, svp. = I would like 500 grams of camembert (cheese) please.
• Je voudrais 200 gram de paté de compagne, svp (country paté). = I would like 200 grams of country paté please.

And you? Et toi?

Share your experience by leaving your comment below :

What do you normally say when you go shopping in local shops?
Can you now write down your own phrases and the French translation?
Did you notice other phrases when going to the shops and talking to shopkeepers?