French Shopping and School Vocabulary

A collection of flashcards focused on French-English translations for school exams, shopping activities, specialist stores, and financial terms.

What does the French phrase 'réussir à un examen' mean in English?

to pass an exam

In a shopping context, how do you translate 'la caisse'?

till, cash desk

What is the English term for 'le centre commercial'?

shopping mall/centre

How do you describe items that are 'en promotion'?

on special offer

What is the meaning of 'l'étage (m)'?

floor, storey, level

Translate the idiom 'faire du lèche-vitrines' into English.

to go window shopping

What is the difference between 'un grand magasin' and 'une grande surface'?

'un grand magasin' is a department store, while 'une grande surface' is a supermarket

What does 'gratuit' mean?

free

What are the two English translations provided for 'meilleur(e)(s)'?

the best / better (adjective)

How do you say 'brand name' or 'designer label' in French?

la marque

What part of a building is the 'le rez-de-chaussée'?

ground floor

What part of a building is the 'le sous-sol'?

basement

What type of specialist shop is 'une alimentation générale'?

general food shop

Translate 'une boucherie' and 'une boulangerie'.

'une boucherie' is a butcher's and 'une boulangerie' is a baker's

What is 'un bureau de tabac (un tabac)'?

tobacconist's

How do you translate 'une charcuterie' in English?

pork butcher's/delicatessen

What kind of shop is 'une épicerie'?

grocer's

In French, what is a 'librairie'?

bookshop

What is a 'papèterie'?

stationer's

What does it mean if a product has 'un bon rapport qualité-prix'?

good value for money

What is the French term for an 'escalator'?

un escalier roulant

In a department store, what does 'un rayon' refer to?

department

What are 'des soldes (m pl)'?

sales

Translate the French word 'un billet' in the context of money.

bank note

What is 'un distributeur automatique'?

cashpoint

What does 'la monnaie' refer to?

small change

How do you say 'pound sterling' in French?

une livre sterling

What is the English translation for 'le paiement sans contact'?

contactless payment