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ShoppingMonday 21 September 2026

Je voudrais essayer cette robe en taille 38.

Pronunciation: Zhuh voo-dreh ess-ay-yay set rob ahn tail trents-weet.

Meaning: I would like to try on this dress in size 38.

This polite phrase using the conditional form is essential for shopping in French boutiques—note that French dress sizes are typically two numbers higher than US sizes.

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