At the Electronics Store
Use these phrases to ask about features, compare products, and finalize a purchase at a French electronics store.
Key Phrases
Je cherche un nouvel ordinateur.
neutralI am looking for a new computer.
A standard, direct way to state what you need to a salesperson.
Est-ce que vous pouvez me montrer les téléphones ?
politeCan you show me the phones?
A polite way to ask staff to guide you or unlock a display case.
C'est quoi le meilleur modèle ?
casualWhat is the best model?
Common spoken French drops 'est-ce que' and uses 'c'est quoi' for questions.
Quel modèle est-ce que vous recommandez ?
neutralWhich model do you recommend?
A standard and polite way to ask for the salesperson's opinion.
Ce modèle est plus rapide que l'autre ?
neutralIs this model faster than the other one?
Uses 'plus... que' to compare two items; voice goes up at the end for the question.
Est-ce que ça marche avec mon téléphone ?
neutralDoes this work with my phone?
'Ça marche' literally means 'it walks', but it is the everyday way to say 'it works'.
La batterie dure combien de temps ?
neutralHow long does the battery last?
A very natural, conversational way to ask about battery life.
Le chargeur est dans la boîte ?
neutralIs the charger in the box?
A simple statement turned into a question by raising your voice at the end.
Est-ce qu'il y a une garantie ?
neutralIs there a warranty?
The standard phrase to check if your new electronic device is protected.
C'est combien, ça ?
casualHow much is this?
Very informal; useful when pointing at a specific item on a shelf.
Quel est le prix de cet ordinateur ?
neutralWhat is the price of this computer?
A more specific and standard way to ask for the price before deciding.