Shopping and Pharmacy Conversations: A Language Practice

A Robe Rouge

"Hey Ben, I heard you! It's been half an hour. Besides, I have a sore throat."
"Sorry, not my fault! There are more people in the metro than usual."
"We see that these are the sales! Let's go fast! Here we go."
"Where are we?"
"But the discount store! There are a few things, and they are super cheap!"
"Have you been there?"
"I just came from there. I tried on a dress that I like, but I would like to show you. I don't dare; I wanted a dress a bit less... And I don't know if it is really my size!"
"Well, I will give you my opinion and you can help me pick my shoes! There is hope!"
"Yes! Both at André and at the other store, they mostly have sizes 37 and 40!"
"Well! I wear a 37! Where is this store?"
"Right next door! Go fast, it will close soon! Tell me if I'm right about the dress."
"Yes, but what color?"
"There is red and black, but I prefer the red—a red as dark as your pants. I love it!"

Bureau de Tabac

"What a line! Should we go?"
"No, we have to! You have your dress, but I need bus tickets!"
"Then go fast! Do you want anything else?"
"Ben, I don't know! Oh yes, I wanted to stop by the post office."
"Yes, these are nice! And they are less expensive than in the neighborhood!"
"Here! Oh, I love this picture."

"Well, I have to go! I have the newspaper for my mother, the picture for Pierre... I want two stamps and bus tickets."
"Voila, is that all?"
"Yes, that's all. How much is it?"
"14.75 Euros."
"I don't have any loose change, and this is my only bill."
"Now, I don't have my wallet."

À la Pharmacie

"Good morning, Madame."
"Good morning, Monsieur. I have a sore throat and a headache, and I am so cold. I would like some medicine."
"Do you have a prescription? Have you seen a doctor?"
"I had no time, and it is only a cold."
"Have you had a fever?"
"I don't think so. I just don't feel well and I am coughing a lot, that's all."
"I will give you a syrup and throat lozenges."
"Do you have something stronger?"
"No, not over the counter."
"Fine. I also needed this toothbrush and a tube of toothpaste."
"Agreed, here they are. Is that all?"
"Yes, that's all."
"You'll see, with this, you will feel better soon."
"I hope so. I have a wedding on Saturday and I want to be cured and look less ugly."
"You will see, you will be fit and very beautiful."
"Thank you very much, goodbye."
"See you soon, Madame."