#253 Specifying a Delivery Date and Time at a Furniture Store｜French Shopping Phrases

When you purchase furniture, you will often arrange for delivery to your home rather than taking the item with you on the spot.

In such cases, you need to clearly communicate your preferred delivery date and time so that it matches your availability at home.

In this section, I will explain useful French expressions for specifying a delivery date and time at a furniture store, together with example dialogues and key grammatical points.

Dialogue

A

Je voudrais organiser la livraison pour ce canapé.
（I would like to arrange delivery for this sofa.）

B

Bien sûr. Vous avez une date de préférence ?
（Of course. Do you have a preferred date?）

A

Oui, si possible, vendredi prochain dans l’après-midi.
（Yes, if possible, next Friday in the afternoon.）

B

D’accord. Un créneau entre 14h et 18h vous conviendrait ?
（All right. Would a time slot between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. be convenient for you?）

A

Oui, c’est parfait.
（Yes, that works perfectly.）

1. Requesting Delivery

After purchasing furniture, you can request delivery using expressions such as the following:

The phrase “Je voudrais …” (I would like to …) is a polite way to express your request. Here, the conditional form “voudrais” of the verb “vouloir” is used.

The expression “organiser la livraison” means “to arrange delivery.” The verb “organiser” is commonly used in contexts such as placing orders or arranging services.

The phrase “pour ce canapé” indicates the item concerned. The structure “pour + noun” is used to specify the product.

The demonstrative adjective “ce” means “this,” and since “canapé” is a masculine noun, the correct form is “ce canapé.”

2. Suggesting a Preferred Date and Time

When specifying a delivery time, it is important to make your request while taking the store’s availability into consideration.

The phrase “Si possible” (if possible) softens the request and makes it more polite. This is particularly useful in situations where availability is uncertain, such as scheduling a delivery.

“vendredi prochain” means “next Friday,” while “dans l’après-midi” means “in the afternoon.” The preposition “dans” literally means “within,” and in this context, it indicates a general time period rather than a specific moment.

Other useful variations include:

Here is how these expressions differ:

3. Confirming the Delivery Time Slot

After you propose a date and time, the store staff may suggest a specific time slot.

The word “créneau” refers to a time slot or scheduled window, commonly used for deliveries, appointments, and reservations.

The phrase “entre 14h et 18h” indicates a time range rather than a precise arrival time, which is typical for delivery services.

The verb “conviendrait” comes from “convenir” (to suit or be convenient) and is in the conditional form. Using the conditional makes the question sound more polite and considerate, implying “if that works for you.”

Summary