L8 – Faire des achats MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This quiz is for Class 9 students studying French (Code 018), focusing on the Culture & Civilisation unit. The questions cover essential vocabulary and phrases related to shopping and transactions from Lesson 8, “Faire des achats”. Complete the quiz, submit your answers to see your score, and then download the PDF answer sheet for your records.
Faire des achats (Shopping) in French
This lesson focuses on the essential vocabulary and phrases you need to go shopping in a French-speaking environment. From asking for prices to paying at the checkout, mastering these terms will help you navigate stores and markets with confidence.
Key Shopping Vocabulary
Here are some fundamental words you will encounter while shopping:
| French Term | English Meaning |
|---|---|
| Le magasin | The shop / store |
| Le vendeur / La vendeuse | The salesperson (male / female) |
| Le client / La cliente | The customer (male / female) |
| Le prix | The price |
| La caisse | The cash register / checkout |
| Payer | To pay |
| Acheter | To buy |
| Le sac | The bag |
| La carte de crédit | The credit card |
| Les espèces / le liquide | Cash |
Common Phrases for Transactions
Using the right phrases can make your shopping experience much smoother. Here are some key expressions:
- Je voudrais acheter… – I would like to buy…
- Combien ça coûte ? or C’est combien ? – How much does it cost?
- Est-ce que je peux vous aider ? – Can I help you? (Salesperson to customer)
- Je cherche… – I am looking for…
- Quelle taille faites-vous ? – What size are you? (for clothes)
- Je peux essayer ? – Can I try it on?
- Je le prends. – I’ll take it.
- Vous acceptez les cartes de crédit ? – Do you accept credit cards?
- Je vais payer en espèces. – I will pay in cash.
- Gardez la monnaie. – Keep the change.
Quick Revision Points
- Remember to use polite forms like “s’il vous plaît” (please) and “merci” (thank you).
- The currency used in France is the Euro (€).
- “Soldes” means “sales,” so look for this sign for discounts.
- When asking for a quantity, you can say “un kilo de…” (a kilo of…) or “une bouteille de…” (a bottle of…).
- “Cher” means expensive, and “bon marché” means inexpensive or cheap.
Practice Questions
- How would you ask a salesperson for the price of an item?
- What is the French word for “to buy”?
- If a salesperson asks “Je peux vous aider ?”, what are they offering?
- What do you say if you decide to buy an item you just tried on?
- What is the difference between “le vendeur” and “le client”?
