#109 Requesting Furniture Delivery｜French Shopping Phrases

When shopping at a furniture store, it is often difficult to take large items home on the spot. For this reason, many customers make use of delivery services.

To communicate smoothly in French—whether you are asking about delivery options, fees, scheduling, or providing your address—it is helpful to know several useful expressions.

In this article, I will explain practical French phrases for requesting furniture delivery, along with key grammatical points.

Dialogue

A

J’aimerais acheter cette étagère, mais je voudrais savoir si vous proposez un service de livraison.
（I would like to purchase this shelf, but I would like to know whether you offer a delivery service.）

B

Oui, nous livrons partout dans la ville.
（Yes, we deliver anywhere within the city.）

A

Parfait. Combien coûte la livraison ?
（Great. How much is the delivery fee?）

B

Cela dépend de l’adresse, mais en général c’est entre 20 et 30 euros.
（It depends on the address, but in general it ranges from 20 to 30 euros.）

A

Serait-il possible de la livrer samedi matin ?
（Would it be possible to have it delivered on Saturday morning?）

B

Oui, c’est possible. Pourriez-vous me donner votre adresse et votre numéro de téléphone ?
（Yes, that is possible. Could you give me your address and telephone number?）

A

Bien sûr. Voici les informations.
（Of course. Here is the information.）

1. Asking Whether Delivery Is Available

The first thing you will want to check is whether the store offers a delivery service.

The key word here is livraison (delivery). You will hear it frequently not only in furniture stores but also in electronics shops and interior boutiques.

For a more polite inquiry, use:

By using the conditional structure “Je voudrais …” (I would like to …), the sentence becomes more courteous.

2. Confirming the Delivery Fee

Once delivery is available, the next point to clarify is the cost.

This allows you to ask about the price directly and clearly. If you wish to put it more politely:

Store staff often reply with expressions such as:

Since delivery fees often vary between suburbs and city centers, it is best to confirm the amount in advance.

3. Requesting a Preferred Delivery Date and Time

To ensure you can receive the delivery without issue, it is useful to specify your preferred date and time.

The phrase “Serait-il possible de … ?” (Would it be possible to … ?) allows you to make a request politely and thoughtfully.

Other useful options include:

The word “créneau” refers to an available time slot or delivery window, and is particularly useful when discussing scheduling.

4. Providing Your Address and Contact Information

When requesting delivery, you must provide your address and contact details.

In response, the customer may say:

The word “coordonnées” refers collectively to an address, phone number, email, and similar information—commonly used when arranging deliveries or reservations.

Summary