Chapter II · Shopping and commerceA1
50Dialogue · A1
Going through the checkout and paying
Situation
You have finished shopping and you are going to pay at the checkout. This dialogue shows the basic phrases exchanged when paying.
The roles
- YouListen
Bonjour !
Hello!
- The cashierListen
Bonjour ! Avez-vous un sac ?
Hello! Do you have a bag?
- YouListen
Oui, j'ai mon sac réutilisable.
Yes, I have my reusable bag.
- The cashierListen
Parfait. Vous payez comptant ou par carte ?
Perfect. Are you paying cash or by card?
- YouListen
Par carte, s'il vous plaît.
By card, please.
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Going through the checkout and payingDialogue 50
- The cashierListen
Très bien. Voici votre reçu. Bonne journée !
Very well. Here is your receipt. Have a good day!
- YouListen
Merci, bonne journée à vous aussi !
Thank you, have a good day too!
Vocabulary
- la caissethe checkout / cash register
- un sac réutilisablea reusable bag
- payer comptantto pay cash
- par carteby card
- Bonne journée !Have a good day!
Culture note
Many Quebec stores charge for plastic bags or no longer offer them; bringing your own reusable bag has become a common habit.
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