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French Phrases for Money & Payment — Currency exchange

10 phrases to learn2 key words6 useful expressions

Heading to France for money & payment? These French phrases for Currency exchange cover what you are likely to hear or need to say. Each line pairs French with a clear English meaning.

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What you’ll learn

In this lesson you’ll learn how to:

  • the rate is displayed on the board
  • we exchange the major currencies
  • there is no commission
  • for large amounts, you need ID
  • rates change every hour
  • i need to exchange money

Essential phrases

  • Le taux est affiché au tableau.The rate is displayed on the board.
  • Nous changeons les principales devises.We exchange the major currencies.
  • Il n'y a pas de commission.There is no commission.
  • Pour les grosses sommes, il faut une pièce d'identité.For large amounts, you need ID.
  • Les taux changent toutes les heures.Rates change every hour.
  • Je dois changer de l'argent.I need to exchange money.
  • Quel est le taux de change aujourd'hui ?What is today's exchange rate?
  • Vous changez les dollars ?Do you exchange dollars?
  • Vous acceptez les petites coupures ?Do you take small bills?
  • Il y a une limite ?Is there a limit?

Useful words

  • billet — Ticket
  • commission — Commission

Useful expressions

  • changer de l'argent — Exchange money
  • commission — Commission
  • il y a — There is
  • je dois — I must
  • quel est — What is … ?
  • une limite — A limit

Practice in Vocabilis

Learn these phrases with audio, spaced repetition, and review tracking in Vocabilis.

Practice in Vocabilis