Practice Shopping for Clothes in Francês
Clothes shopping in Francês is one of the most enjoyable practice scenarios — you get vocabulary, sizing systems, colours, and the polite back-and-forth with shop assistants all in one trip. This scenario walks through asking for a different size, trying something on, comparing prices, and using the conditional form to express opinions ('I'd prefer it in blue'). You'll learn the Francês-speaking sizing system (which is rarely the same as English-speaking countries), the vocabulary for fabrics and fits, and the all-important phrase 'I'm just looking, thanks'.
Sample Francês conversation
Bonjour ! Bienvenue dans notre boutique. Vous cherchez quelque chose en particulier ?
Hello! Welcome to our store. Are you looking for something in particular?Je cherche une jolie chemise.
I'm looking for a nice shirt.Très bien ! Vous cherchez quelque chose de décontracté ou de plus habillé ?
Great! Are you looking for something casual or more formal?Quelque chose de décontracté pour tous les jours.
Something casual for everyday wear.Nous avons ces T-shirts en coton et ces chemises en lin. Ils sont disponibles dans plein de couleurs. Quelle est votre taille ?
We have these cotton T-shirts and these linen shirts. They come in lots of colors. What size are you?Je fais du M. Vous l'avez en bleu ?
I'm a medium. Do you have this in blue?
O que vais aprender
- Ask for a different size, colour, or fit
- Try clothes on and ask for an opinion
- Compare prices and ask about discounts
- Politely decline help with 'just looking'
- Return or exchange an item
Perguntas frequentes
What sizes are used in Francês-speaking countries?
Most use the European sizing system, but specifics vary (especially for shoes and jeans). The scenario teaches you to ask 'Do you have this in a 38?' and shows the conversion.
How do I say 'I'm just looking' in Francês?
There's a soft, polite phrase — the Francês equivalent of 'I'm just browsing, thanks' — that's the standard response.
Can I return clothes bought in a Francês-speaking country?
Return policies vary by store. The scenario teaches the question 'What's your return policy?' and 'I'd like to exchange this'.
What's the Francês for 'fitting room' or 'changing room'?
There's a specific noun in Francês — included in the vocabulary list — that you'll see signposted in shops.