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Prices & Bargaining

Use these phrases to ask for prices and negotiate politely at markets or smaller shops in French-speaking countries.

Key Phrases

Voice
Asking the price · 3 ways to say it

Ça fait combien ?

casual

How much is it?

Very common in spoken French, often used to ask for the total price.

C'est combien, s'il vous plaît ?

neutral

How much is this, please?

Combien est-ce que ça coûte ?

polite

How much does it cost?

Slightly more formal, good for regular shops and boutiques.

Reacting to price · 2 ways to say it

Ah, c'est hyper cher !

casual

Ah, it's super expensive!

Very informal. Use 'hyper' just like 'super' or 'really' in casual speech.

C'est trop cher pour moi.

neutral

It's too expensive for me.

Asking for a discount · 2 ways to say it

Vous faites un prix ?

casual

Do you offer a discount?

A very natural way to ask for a deal at flea markets or with street vendors.

Est-ce que vous pouvez baisser le prix ?

polite

Can you lower the price?

Proposing a price · 2 ways to say it

Vingt euros, pas plus.

casual

Twenty euros, no more.

A direct, spoken way to state your maximum offer.

Je peux payer vingt euros.

neutral

I can pay twenty euros.

Setting a limit

C'est mon dernier prix.

neutral

It's my final price.

Usually said by the seller to firmly end the negotiation.

Accepting the price

D'accord, je vais le prendre.

neutral

Okay, I am going to take it.

Uses the near future (aller + infinitive) to express a sudden decision to buy.

Practice Dialogue

Shopper
Bonjour ! C'est combien pour ce sac ?
Vendor
Bonjour. Le grand sac ? Il coûte quarante euros.
Shopper
Oula, c'est trop cher pour moi.
Vendor
Il est de très bonne qualité, regardez.
Shopper
Oui, mais vous faites un prix ?
Vendor
Pour vous, je peux faire trente-cinq euros.
Shopper
Je peux donner trente euros, pas plus.
Vendor
Trente-deux, et c'est mon dernier prix.
Shopper
D'accord, je vais le prendre à trente-deux.

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