Groceries & the Market
Use these practical phrases to find fresh food, ask for specific quantities, and pay at a French market or grocery store.
Key Phrases
Je cherche les légumes, s'il vous plaît.
politeI am looking for the vegetables, please.
A polite way to ask a worker where a specific section is.
Vous avez des tomates aujourd'hui ?
casualDo you have tomatoes today?
A direct and natural way to ask a market vendor if they have an item.
Un kilo de pommes, s'il vous plaît.
politeA kilo of apples, please.
The standard, polite way to ask for a specific amount.
Je prends un kilo de pommes.
neutralI will take a kilo of apples.
Very natural at the market. 'Je prends' (I take) is the most common way to order.
Quel est le prix, s'il vous plaît ?
politeWhat is the price, please?
Formal and clear, especially useful if there is no price tag on the fresh produce.
Ça coûte combien pour le kilo ?
neutralHow much does it cost for a kilo?
A standard, everyday way to ask about the price by weight.
C'est combien pour les tomates ?
casualHow much is it for the tomatoes?
The most common and quick phrase to ask the price.
Je prends juste un peu, merci.
politeI am taking just a little, thank you.
Use this if the vendor is offering or weighing out too much food.
Je prends juste deux ou trois.
casualI will take just two or three.
Great for grabbing a few fresh items instead of a full kilo.
C'est tout pour moi, merci.
neutralThat is all for me, thank you.
A polite, standard way to tell the vendor you do not need anything else.
C'est bon pour moi.
casualI am good.
A relaxed, native-sounding way to finish your shopping.
Vous pesez les fruits ici ?
neutralDo you weigh the fruits here?
Ask this if you are not sure if the vendor weighs the food or if you must do it yourself.