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Chapter II · Shopping and commerceA1

54Dialogue · A1

Buying clothes

Situation

You're buying a coat. Beginner version: a simple request in a store.

The roles

AYouBThe salesperson
  • You
    Listen

    Bonjour, je cherche un manteau d'hiver.

    Hello, I'm looking for a winter coat.

  • The salesperson
    Listen

    Bonjour ! Quelle taille faites-vous ?

    Hello! What size are you?

  • You
    Listen

    Moyen, je pense.

    Medium, I think.

  • The salesperson
    Listen

    Celui-ci est très chaud. Vous voulez l'essayer ?

    This one is very warm. Do you want to try it on?

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  • You
    Listen

    Oui, s'il vous plaît. Il me va bien !

    Yes, please. It fits me well!

  • The salesperson
    Listen

    Parfait ! Vous le prenez ?

    Perfect! Will you take it?

  • You
    Listen

    Oui, je le prends. Merci !

    Yes, I'll take it. Thank you!

Vocabulary

  • un manteau d'hivera winter coat
  • quelle taille faites-vous ?what size are you?
  • moyenmedium
  • essayerto try on
  • il me va bienit fits me well

Culture note

A good winter coat is essential in Quebec. Salespeople are used to advising on the warmth and waterproofing of clothing.

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