#122 Asking About Seasonal Flowers｜French Shopping Phrases

When visiting a florist, choosing flowers that are in season not only enhances their visual appeal but also offers advantages such as better longevity and more reasonable pricing.

When asking in French about flowers that are suitable for the current season, it helps to communicate step by step—your purpose, the atmosphere you prefer, the color, and your budget. Doing so will make your conversation with the florist smoother and more effective.

In this article, I explain useful French expressions for asking about seasonal flowers and the key points behind them.

Dialogue

A

Pourriez-vous me dire quelles sont les fleurs de saison en ce moment ?
（Could you tell me which flowers are in season right now?）

B

En ce moment, nous avons beaucoup de tulipes, de renoncules et quelques variétés de mimosas.
（At the moment, we have many tulips, ranunculus, and a few varieties of mimosa.）

A

Très joli. Je cherche quelque chose de délicat mais assez lumineux.
（How lovely. I am looking for something delicate but fairly bright.）

B

Dans ce cas, les renoncules seraient une excellente option. Elles tiennent bien et ont de très belles couleurs.
（In that case, ranunculus would be an excellent choice. They last well and come in beautiful colors.）

A

Pourriez-vous composer un petit bouquet avec ces fleurs ?
（Could you make a small bouquet using those flowers?）

B

Avec plaisir. Souhaitez-vous ajouter un peu de feuillage pour donner du volume ?
（Certainly. Would you like me to add a bit of greenery to give it more volume?）

A

Oui, ce serait parfait. Et quel serait le prix approximatif ?
（Yes, that would be perfect. And what would the approximate price be?）

B

Autour de 25 euros.
（Around 25 euros.）

1. Asking About Seasonal Flowers

When you visit a florist, it is helpful to ask about seasonal flowers.

Knowing which blooms are at their peak allows you to choose more attractive and longer-lasting arrangements.

The phrase “fleurs de saison” (seasonal flowers) is widely used at florists.

By adding “en ce moment” (at the moment), you clearly convey that you are asking about flowers currently in season. Although “actuellement” carries a similar meaning, “en ce moment” sounds more natural in casual florist conversations.

2. Expressing the Atmosphere You Prefer

After the florist introduces seasonal flowers, the next step is to express the kind of style or mood you are looking for.

This helps the florist recommend flowers that better match your preferences.

The adjective “délicat” conveys a soft, gentle impression, often associated with small or pale-colored flowers. The word “lumineux” adds a nuance of brightness, suggesting yellow or orange tones.

Using two or more adjectives together makes it easier for the florist to understand the specific atmosphere you want.

Other useful adjectives:

3. Receiving the Florist’s Recommendation

Once you describe your preferred atmosphere, the florist will recommend flowers that match those details.

Additional explanations may follow:

Understanding the characteristics of each flower helps you imagine how they will look and how easy they will be to care for after purchase.

You may also ask the florist to create a bouquet using the recommended flowers:

“Composer un bouquet” means “to create a bouquet.”

4. Confirming the Final Look and Price

As a final step, you can adjust the bouquet’s volume and confirm the price.

The amount of greenery significantly influences the overall look of a bouquet.

Florists often ask this when suggesting the finishing touches to the bouquet.

If you want to express your preference:

Finally, ask for the approximate price:

A typical response:

The expression “autour de” (around) is commonly used to indicate an approximate amount.

Summary