You scour the stalls of the street markets, haunt the antique shops and comb the second hand sales stores – you spot it, that special item. You want it but, you need to know how much and, if it is over budget how to get it at the price you want.
Here’s a quick guide to French words you can use at flea markets and brocantes in France to help you get your French bargain!
| What is your best price? | Quel est votre prix? |
| Too expensive for me | Trop cher pour moi |
| Can you go a little lower? | Pouvez-vous baisser le prix. |
| To pay in cash | Puis-je payer en liquide |
| How much? | Combien? |
| How much for the two, three, four etc. | Combine pour les deux, trois, quatre etc. |
| How old is it? | c\’est de quelle période? |
| I only have XX Euros – is that enough? | Tout ce que j’ai est XX Euros – est-ce suffisant |
| Can we strike a bargain? | Peut-on trouver une bonne affaire? |
| Okay, Thank you! | D’accord, merci! |
And for some more useful terms:
| Antiques | Antiquités |
| Antiques fair | Foire d’antiquités |
| Secondhand shop | Dépot-vente |
| Attic Sale | Vide-grenier |
| Bric-a-brac shop | Brocante |
| Flea Market | Les puces |
| To haggle | Marchander |
| For Sale | À vendre |
| Sale (as in The Sales) | Solde |
| Sold | Vendu |
Bonne Chance with that bargain hunting!
