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Survival Phrases

The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.

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Shopping & Money

Stores, markets, prices, and paying.

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Buying Clothes

Use these simple phrases when you shop for clothes in a French store.

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Groceries & the Market

Use these survival phrases to buy fresh produce and handle payments at a French market.

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At the Supermarket Checkout

Use these phrases when paying at a supermarket checkout.

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Souvenirs & Gifts

Use these beginner phrases when shopping for souvenirs and gifts in a French store.

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Asking if They Have It

Use these phrases when shopping to ask if a store has a specific item, color, or size.

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Buying Shoes

Use these simple beginner phrases to find, try on, and buy the perfect pair of shoes in a French store.

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