Chapter II · Shopping and commerceB1
69Dialogue · B1
Comparing two models with a salesperson
Situation
You're hesitating between two headphone models. This dialogue shows how to ask for advice and compare.
The roles
- YouListen
Bonjour, j'hésite entre ces deux modèles d'écouteurs. Pouvez-vous m'aider ?
Hello, I'm hesitating between these two headphone models. Can you help me?
- A sales advisorListen
Bien sûr. Le premier est moins cher, mais la pile dure moins longtemps.
Of course. The first is cheaper, but the battery lasts less long.
- YouListen
Et le deuxième ?
And the second one?
- A sales advisorListen
Il coûte plus cher, mais il a une meilleure qualité de son et une garantie de deux ans.
It costs more, but it has better sound quality and a two-year warranty.
- YouListen
La garantie est incluse dans le prix ?
Is the warranty included in the price?
- A sales advisorListen
Oui, elle est incluse.
Yes, it's included.
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Comparing two models with a salespersonDialogue 69
- YouListen
Est-ce que je peux les essayer ?
Can I try them?
- A sales advisorListen
Absolument. Voici un appareil pour tester le son.
Absolutely. Here's a device to test the sound.
- YouListen
Merci. Je préfère le deuxième, finalement.
Thanks. I prefer the second one, actually.
- A sales advisorListen
Bon choix. Je vais le chercher en réserve.
Good choice. I'll get it from the back.
- YouListen
Parfait, merci !
Perfect, thanks!
Vocabulary
- hésiter entreto hesitate between
- un modèlea model
- une garantiea warranty
- inclusincluded
- la qualité du sonthe sound quality
- la réservethe stockroom / back
Culture note
Asking about the warranty length is normal and useful; displayed prices are always before tax.
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