Speaking

Survival Phrases

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

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ALL TOPICS Greetings & Socializing Eating & Drinking Out Travel & Transport Hotels & Accommodation Shopping & Money Health & Pharmacy Banking & Daily Admin Renting & Housing Everyday Services Emergencies & Safety Work & Study

Shopping & Money

Stores, markets, prices, and paying.

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Buying Clothes

Use these phrases to ask for sizes, find the fitting room, and tell the staff what you want to buy.

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Groceries & the Market

Use these phrases to buy fresh produce, ask about quantities and prices, and interact naturally at a French market or grocery store.

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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.

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At the Supermarket Checkout

Use these everyday phrases to smoothly navigate the checkout, pay for your groceries, and handle self-checkout issues at the supermarket.

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At the Electronics Store

Use these phrases to ask about features, compare products, and finalize a purchase at a French electronics store.

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Souvenirs & Gifts

Use these phrases to ask for recommendations, check prices, and get your souvenirs gift-wrapped in French shops.

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Asking if They Have It

Use these everyday phrases to check for item availability, sizes, and colors when shopping.

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Buying Shoes

These phrases will help you state your size, try on shoes, and discuss the fit with the staff in a French shoe store.