Lesson overview
These key French words and phrases will help you describe clothing and what to say on your next shopping trip! Learn how to describe clothing items and phrases to say at the checkout counter. You can even use these phrases to compliment locals on their style, which is a sure way to make new friends.
Dive into this lesson now and in 5 minutes you'll come out the other side feeling like you travelled to France and back.
15 words/phrases to learn
une friperie
a second-hand shop
les vêtements
the clothes
un style
a style
avoir besoin de
to need (something; to do something)
j'ai besoin de nouveaux vêtements
I need new clothes
les fringues
the clothes; the threads
j'adore tes fringues
I love your clothes (casual)
les sous-vêtements
the underwear
faire une bonne affaire
to get a good deal
un pantalon
trousers
une robe
a dress
une jupe
a skirt
les chaussures
the shoes
des chaussettes
socks
je vous dois combien ?
how much do I owe you? (formal)
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