Fashion & Clothing

1. Avez-vous ceci dans ma taille ?

   Do you have this in my size?

   Usage

   Asking for a specific size

   Grammar Note

   "dans ma taille" means "in my size"

2. Puis-je l'essayer ?

   Can I try this on?

   Usage

   Asking to try on clothing

   Grammar Note

   "l'" is the direct object pronoun "le" elided before a vowel (essayer)

3. Où se trouve la cabine d'essayage ?

   Where is the fitting room?

   Usage

   Asking for the location of the fitting room

   Grammar Note

   "se trouve" is used to indicate location, similar to "is located"

4. C'est trop serré / trop ample / trop long / trop court.

   This is too tight / loose / long / short.

   Usage

   Describing fit issues after trying something on

   Grammar Note

   "trop + adjective" means "too + adjective"

5. Avez-vous ceci dans une autre couleur ?

   Do you have this in a different color?

   Usage

   Asking for a different color option

   Grammar Note

   "une autre" means "another/a different"

6. Dans quelle matière / quel tissu est-ce fait ?

   What material / fabric is this made of?

   Usage

   Checking fabric composition or allergens

   Grammar Note

   "est-ce fait" is the interrogative with "est-ce"

7. Est-ce lavable en machine ?

   Is this machine washable?

   Usage

   Checking care label / washing instructions

   Grammar Note

   "lavable" is an adjective meaning "washable"

8. Avez-vous le même modèle en taille supérieure ?

   Do you have the same style in a larger size?

   Usage

   Asking for a larger size of the same item

   Grammar Note

   "le même" means "the same"

9. Combien coûte cet article ?

   How much is this?

   Usage

   Asking the price of an item

   Grammar Note

   "combien coûte" is the standard phrase for asking price

10. Y a-t-il des soldes ou une réduction ?

    Is there a sale or discount?

    Usage

    Asking about current sales or discounts

    Grammar Note

    "soldes" is the plural noun for seasonal sales

11. Je le prends.

    I'll take it.

    Usage

    Deciding to purchase an item

    Grammar Note

    "Je le prends" literally means "I take it," used when buying

12. Je regarde juste, merci.

    I'm just looking, thank you.

    Usage

    Politely declining assistance from a sales associate

    Grammar Note

    "juste" emphasizes "only/just" as an adverb

13. Quelle est votre politique de retour / d'échange ?

    What is your return / exchange policy?

    Usage

    Checking return and exchange policy before purchasing

    Grammar Note

    "votre" is the polite possessive adjective for "your"

14. Vendez-vous des tailles internationales / occidentales ?

    Do you carry international / Western sizes?

    Usage

    Asking if they stock international sizes for foreigners

    Grammar Note

    "Vendez-vous" inverts "vous vendez" for the question form

15. Ça te va vraiment bien ! (compliment à un compagnon)

    This looks great on you! (compliment to companion)

    Usage

    Complimenting a companion on their outfit

    Grammar Note

    "aller" is used to mean "to suit/fit" in fashion context

16. Ce style est-il tendance en ce moment ?

    Is this style popular right now?

    Usage

    Asking a shop assistant about current trends

    Grammar Note

    "est-il" is the inverted question structure

17. Pouvez-vous faire des retouches / un ourlet ?

    Can you alter / hem this for me?

    Usage

    Requesting tailoring or hemming alterations

    Grammar Note

    "Pouvez-vous" is the polite inverted question form

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