Shopping Phrases

Basic Shopping

Combien ça coûte? [kom-bee-AN sah KOOT] - How much does it cost? - Price inquiry - Point if needed

C'est trop cher [seh troh SHEHR] - It's too expensive - Polite rejection - May prompt discount

Je regarde seulement [zhuh ruh-GAHRD suhl-MAN] - I'm just looking - Browsing phrase - Reduces pressure

Je cherche... [zhuh shehrsh] - I'm looking for... - Specific request - Prompts assistance

Avez-vous...? [ah-vay-VOO] - Do you have...? - Availability check - Direct question

Je le/la prends [zhuh luh/lah PRAN] - I'll take it - Purchase decision - Use le (masc)/la (fem)

At the Market

C'est combien le kilo? [seh kom-bee-AN luh kee-LOH] - How much per kilo? - Market pricing - Standard question

Un peu moins [an puh MWAN] - A little less - Quantity adjustment - Polite request

Un peu plus [an puh PLOO] - A little more - Adding amount - Vendor decides

Ça suffit [sah soo-FEE] - That's enough - Stop adding - Clear signal