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#124 Asking About the Latest Home Appliances｜French Shopping Phrases
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When considering the purchase of the latest home appliances at an electronics store, it is important to compare different models and confirm whether a product suits your lifestyle and daily needs.
When asking questions about home appliances in French, using expressions that clearly convey your purpose and draw out information about features and specifications will help you receive more accurate and detailed explanations from the store staff.
In this article, I explain useful French expressions for situations in which you ask about the latest home appliances.
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Dialogue
Je m’intéresse aux derniers modèles de lave-linge. Pourriez-vous m’en dire plus ?
（I am interested in the latest models of washing machines. Could you tell me more about them?）
Bien sûr. Ce modèle-ci est l’un de nos plus récents et il est très apprécié.
（Of course. This model here is one of our most recent, and it is very popular.）
Quelles sont les principales nouveautés par rapport aux modèles précédents ?
（What are the main new features compared to the previous models?）
Il consomme moins d’énergie et propose plusieurs programmes intelligents.
（It consumes less energy and offers several intelligent programs.）
Cela semble intéressant. Est-ce qu’il est facile à utiliser au quotidien ?
（That sounds interesting. Is it easy to use on a daily basis?）
Oui, l’interface est très intuitive et l’appareil peut même être contrôlé via une application.
（Yes, the interface is very intuitive, and the appliance can even be controlled via an app.）
Et en termes de prix, comment se situe-t-il ?
（And in terms of price, where does it stand?）
Il est un peu plus cher, mais le rapport qualité-prix est excellent.
（It is slightly more expensive, but it offers excellent value for money.）
1. Asking About an Appliance You Are Interested In
When asking about the latest appliances, it is helpful to clearly state which product you are interested in. This allows the conversation to begin smoothly.
- Je m’intéresse aux derniers modèles de lave-linge.
（I am interested in the latest models of washing machines.）
The expression “s’intéresser à ～” means “to be interested in” or “to be considering.” By changing the product name, this phrase can be applied to many different appliances.
- Je m’intéresse aux derniers modèles de téléviseurs.
（I am interested in the latest television models.） - Je m’intéresse aux nouveaux aspirateurs.
（I am interested in the latest vacuum cleaners.）
2. Asking Specifically What Is New
One of the most important points when choosing the latest appliance is understanding how it differs from older models.
- Quelles sont les principales nouveautés ?
（What are the main new features?）
The word “nouveauté” refers to “new features” or “what is new,” and is commonly used when introducing appliances, IT products, or services.
If you want to make the comparison clearer, you can ask:
- Qu’est-ce qui a changé par rapport aux modèles précédents ?
（What has changed compared to the previous models?）
This question encourages the staff to explain improvements such as better performance, energy efficiency, or newly added functions.
3. Checking Ease of Daily Use
Even if an appliance has advanced features, it is not very useful if it is difficult to operate. Therefore, confirming practicality is essential.
- Est-ce qu’il est facile à utiliser au quotidien ?
（Is it easy to use on a daily basis?）
The phrase “au quotidien” means “on a daily basis” or “in everyday use,” and is well suited to discussing the practicality of appliances.
Other useful questions include:
- L’interface est-elle intuitive ?
（Is the interface intuitive?） - Convient-il à une utilisation familiale ?
（Is it suitable for family use?）
4. Asking About the Price Range
Since the latest appliances often come at a higher price, it is also important to ask how the product is positioned in terms of cost.
- En termes de prix, comment se situe-t-il ?
（In terms of price, where does it stand?）
Asking directly whether something is “expensive” can sometimes sound too blunt.
This expression allows you to ask about the price range in a more indirect and polite manner.
Summary
- Je m’intéresse aux derniers modèles de ～.
→ An introductory phrase for expressing interest in the latest appliances. - Quelles sont les principales nouveautés ?
→ Used to ask about new features and improvements. - Est-ce qu’il est facile à utiliser au quotidien ?
→ A question to confirm everyday usability. - En termes de prix, comment se situe-t-il ?
→ A polite way to ask about the price range.
