Coffee Break French

CBF 1:26 | Shopping at the deli

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Jun 24, 2008
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ADVICE

Ordering at a Market

  • Use "J'voudrais" (I would like) followed by the item you want.
  • Follow it with nouns like "des pommes" (apples), "des bananes" (bananas), or verbs in the infinitive like "acheter" (to buy).
ADVICE

Asking Directly

  • Instead of just "J'voudrais", try "Donnez-moi, s'il vous plaît" (Give me, please) for a slightly more direct approach.
  • This is acceptable and not considered rude when you're going to pay.
ADVICE

Ordering Ham and Cheese

  • When ordering things like ham (jambon), ask for specific amounts like slices (tranches).
  • For example, "une tranche de jambon" (a slice of ham) or "quatre tranches de jambon" (four slices of ham).
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