Souvenirs & Gifts
Use these phrases to ask for recommendations, check prices, and get your souvenirs gift-wrapped in French shops.
Key Phrases
Qu'est-ce que vous recommandez comme souvenir ?
politeWhat do you recommend as a souvenir?
A polite way to ask shop staff for local gift ideas.
Je cherche un petit cadeau de la région.
neutralI'm looking for a small gift from the region.
States what you need so the staff can guide you.
Je cherche un cadeau pour mon fils.
neutralI'm looking for a gift for my son.
You can replace 'mon fils' (my son) with any family member.
C'est pour un ami.
casualIt's for a friend.
A quick, natural way to explain who the item is for.
Est-ce que c'est un produit local ?
neutralIs this a local product?
Good for making sure your souvenir is actually from the area.
C'est plus cher que l'autre ?
neutralIs this more expensive than the other one?
Uses basic comparison to ask about price differences.
Combien ça coûte, s'il vous plaît ?
politeHow much does this cost, please?
The standard, polite way to ask for a price.
C'est combien ?
casualHow much is it?
Very common in spoken French for quick purchases.
Est-ce que je peux avoir un paquet cadeau ?
politeCan I get this gift-wrapped?
Directly asks the staff to wrap the item for you.
C'est pour offrir.
neutralIt's a gift.
Literally 'It's to give'; tells the cashier to remove the price tag and wrap it.
Je vais prendre ça.
neutralI'll take this.
The most natural phrase to use when you have made your choice.