French 102 Shopping Vocab
42 flashcards covering French 102 Shopping Vocab for the FRENCH-102 French 102 Topics section.
The French 102 Shopping Vocabulary covers essential terms and phrases related to shopping, including items, quantities, and expressions used in retail settings. This topic is defined by the curriculum guidelines set forth by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), which emphasizes practical language use in everyday situations, such as shopping.
On practice exams and competency assessments, questions often involve matching vocabulary with images or filling in blanks in sentences that simulate shopping dialogues. A common pitfall is misunderstanding the context of certain terms, such as confusing "acheter" (to buy) with "vendre" (to sell). Test-takers might also misinterpret questions that require them to select the appropriate phrase for bargaining or asking for assistance, leading to incorrect answers.
One practical tip to remember is to familiarize yourself with common phrases used in French markets, as these can differ significantly from standard classroom vocabulary.
Terms (42)
- 01
What is the French word for 'store'?
The French word for 'store' is 'magasin' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 02
How do you say 'to buy' in French?
The verb 'to buy' in French is 'acheter' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
- 03
What is the French term for 'shopping list'?
The French term for 'shopping list' is 'liste de courses' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 04
How do you ask for the price of an item in French?
You can ask 'Combien ça coûte ?' which means 'How much does it cost?' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
- 05
What is the French word for 'sale'?
The French word for 'sale' is 'soldes' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 06
What is the term for 'cash register' in French?
The term for 'cash register' in French is 'caisse' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
- 07
How do you say 'I would like to return this' in French?
You would say 'Je voudrais retourner ceci' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 08
What is the French word for 'clothes'?
The French word for 'clothes' is 'vêtements' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
- 09
How do you say 'to try on' in French?
The phrase 'to try on' in French is 'essayer' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 10
What is the French term for 'discount'?
The French term for 'discount' is 'réduction' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
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How do you say 'I need help' in French when shopping?
You would say 'J'ai besoin d'aide' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
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What is the French word for 'size'?
The French word for 'size' is 'taille' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
- 13
How do you express 'I am looking for...' in French?
You would say 'Je cherche...' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 14
What is the term for 'shopping' in French?
The term for 'shopping' in French is 'faire du shopping' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
- 15
How do you say 'Can I help you?' in French?
You would say 'Puis-je vous aider ?' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 16
What is the French word for 'fitting room'?
The French word for 'fitting room' is 'cabine d'essayage' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
- 17
How do you say 'I want to buy this' in French?
You would say 'Je veux acheter ceci' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 18
What is the French term for 'credit card'?
The French term for 'credit card' is 'carte de crédit' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
- 19
How do you say 'Do you accept credit cards?' in French?
You would ask 'Acceptez-vous les cartes de crédit ?' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 20
What is the French word for 'receipt'?
The French word for 'receipt' is 'reçu' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
- 21
How do you say 'I would like to pay' in French?
You would say 'Je voudrais payer' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 22
What is the term for 'shopping mall' in French?
The term for 'shopping mall' in French is 'centre commercial' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
- 23
How do you say 'What is your return policy?' in French?
You would ask 'Quelle est votre politique de retour ?' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 24
What is the French word for 'jewelry'?
The French word for 'jewelry' is 'bijoux' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
- 25
How do you say 'I am just looking' in French?
You would say 'Je regarde seulement' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
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What is the French term for 'shopping cart'?
The French term for 'shopping cart' is 'chariot' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
- 27
How do you express 'I would like to exchange this' in French?
You would say 'Je voudrais échanger ceci' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 28
What is the French word for 'shoes'?
The French word for 'shoes' is 'chaussures' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
- 29
How do you say 'I like this one' in French?
You would say 'J'aime celui-ci' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 30
What is the term for 'store hours' in French?
The term for 'store hours' in French is 'heures d'ouverture' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
- 31
How do you say 'I am looking for a gift' in French?
You would say 'Je cherche un cadeau' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 32
What is the French word for 'bag'?
The French word for 'bag' is 'sac' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
- 33
How do you say 'Is this on sale?' in French?
You would ask 'Est-ce que c'est en solde ?' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 34
What is the French term for 'to pay'?
The French term for 'to pay' is 'payer' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
- 35
How do you express 'I need a larger size' in French?
You would say 'J'ai besoin d'une taille plus grande' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 36
What is the French word for 'gift'?
The French word for 'gift' is 'cadeau' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
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How do you say 'I want to return this item' in French?
You would say 'Je veux retourner cet article' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 38
What is the French term for 'store clerk'?
The French term for 'store clerk' is 'vendeur' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
- 39
How do you say 'Can I try this on?' in French?
You would ask 'Puis-je essayer ceci ?' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 40
What is the French word for 'price tag'?
The French word for 'price tag' is 'étiquette de prix' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).
- 41
How do you say 'I would like to make a complaint' in French?
You would say 'Je voudrais faire une réclamation' (Promenades, Chapter 7).
- 42
What is the French term for 'fashion'?
The French term for 'fashion' is 'mode' (Imaginez, Chapter 5).