la caisse la KES
the checkout
“La caisse” = the checkout. Next to the staffed lane you'll often see “les caisses automatiques” (self-checkouts). “La caissière / le caissier” = the cashier (f./m.). You put your shopping on “le tapis” (the conveyor belt).
le sac lö SAK
the bag
In France thin plastic bags have been banned at the till since 2016. Bags aren't free — you pay for a reusable bag (“un sac réutilisable”) or, better, bring your own. The French often come with “un cabas” or a tote bag.
la monnaie la mo-NE
the change
Careful: “la monnaie” = the change OR coins, NOT money in general (that's “l'argent”). “Vous avez la monnaie ?” = do you have the right change? — cashiers often ask this so they don't run out of change for big notes.
la carte bancaire la cart ban-KER
the bank card
Everyone says “CB” (say-bay), short for “carte bancaire”. The cashier often asks “Carte ou espèces ?” (card or cash?). Contactless payment (“sans contact”) is very common; under a certain amount it won't ask for your PIN (“le code”).
le ticket de caisse lö ti-KE dö KES
the receipt
Since 2023 the receipt is no longer printed automatically in France — the cashier asks “Vous voulez le ticket ?”. You can say “Oui” or “Non merci”. They often offer an emailed version (“par mail”). Don't mix it up with “le reçu”, often used for the card slip.
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