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Shopping at a French market – HearSay

French A1

Listen in as Chloé and Julien talk about buying fresh ingredients at a local outdoor market 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.

Lessons

Inviting someone to join you
Chloé runs into Julien in Lyon and invites him to join her for a trip to the local market.
Asking how to address people
Chloé lists the items they need to buy, and Julien asks about the proper politeness etiquette when talking to market vendors.
Ordering food by weight
Chloé explains the importance of saying hello before Julien practices ordering a specific weight of tomatoes.
Paying for your purchases
Julien adds a basket of strawberries to his market order, finds out the total price, and pays.
Selecting food at a market
Chloé and Julien continue shopping at the market, choosing some cheese and ordering slices of ham.
Expressing a lack of understanding
Julien and Chloé laugh about how fast the market vendor speaks, and Julien suggests making a salad for dinner.
Expressing gratitude and responding
Chloé and Julien finalize their dinner plans, and Julien thanks Chloé for teaching him how to shop politely in French.

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