# Grocery shopping in Toulouse

**Language:** French  
**CEFR Level:** A2  

> Listen in as Émilie and Romain talk about buying groceries at the local markets and shops of Toulouse in real, everyday French. By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.

**Setting:** The setting is the vibrant city of Toulouse, spanning the busy stalls of the Halle Victor Hugo and the sunny open-air market of Saint-Cyprien. Émilie is visiting Toulouse for a student seminar and Romain is in town scouting local Southwestern ingredients for his bistro; they cross paths at a cheese stall and decide to navigate the city's food markets together.

## Lessons

### 1. Talking about regional food

While browsing a market, Émilie and Romain discuss a strong-smelling regional cheese and Romain's connection to the area.

### 2. Talking about shopping on a budget

Romain shares details about his restaurant in Lille, while Émilie explains she is a student shopping on a tight budget.

### 3. Discussing shopping habits

Émilie admits she enjoys window shopping at the market, and Romain explains his plan to negotiate the price of some cheese.

### 4. Negotiating a price

Romain shows Émilie how to ask a vendor for a discount on a large purchase, successfully securing a lower price for the cheese.

### 5. Asking for things politely

Émilie admires Romain's confidence in asking for things, and she decides to try it herself while shopping for cheap tomatoes.

### 6. Recommending a place to shop

Romain asks Émilie about her dinner plans and recommends a great local bakery where she can buy fresh bread.

### 7. Discussing ingredients for a dish

Romain offers to show Émilie the bakery, and she asks him about the specific ingredients he needs to buy for his bistro.

### 8. Making and responding to invitations

Romain describes his special southwest-style kebab, prompting Émilie to ask for a taste, which leads to an invitation to visit his bistro in Lille.

### 9. Talking about your studies

Romain asks Émilie about her university major, leading her to explain why she prefers the lively market to her serious law studies.

### 10. Suggesting where to go next

Romain suggests heading over to a nearby sausage stand, and Émilie eagerly agrees as they spot some appetizing options.

### 11. Describing how food tastes

Romain and Émilie sample a piece of sausage at the market stall and discuss its delicious, slightly spicy flavor.

### 12. Limiting how much you buy

Romain encourages Émilie to buy a larger portion of sausage, but she explains that she needs to stick to her budget.

### 13. Offering to pay for someone

Romain generously offers to pay for Émilie's purchase, and she thanks him before they head off to buy some bread.

### 14. Proposing to eat on the go

Romain suggests grabbing a quick bite to eat while they walk, and Émilie agrees as they enjoy the lovely morning at the market.