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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

AYouBThe cashier
  • You
    Listen

    Bonjour !

    Hello!

  • The cashier
    Listen

    Bonjour ! Avez-vous un sac ?

    Hello! Do you have a bag?

  • You
    Listen

    Oui, j'ai mon sac réutilisable.

    Yes, I have my reusable bag.

  • The cashier
    Listen

    Parfait. Vous payez comptant ou par carte ?

    Perfect. Are you paying cash or by card?

  • You
    Listen

    Par carte, s'il vous plaît.

    By card, please.

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  • The cashier
    Listen

    Très bien. Voici votre reçu. Bonne journée !

    Very well. Here is your receipt. Have a good day!

  • You
    Listen

    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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