A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Do you have this in another color" in French
Ask if an item is available in a different color when shopping in France.
Vous l'avez dans une autre couleur ?
vooz lah-VAY dah(n)z oon OH-truh koo-LUHRneutral
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Use this when you're in a clothing store, a department store, or even a small boutique and you like an item but not the current color. It's a polite way to inquire about other options.
Alternatives
- Tu l'as dans une autre couleur ?Use this if the salesperson is young and you've already established a 'tu' relationship.
- Est-ce que vous avez ça dans une autre couleur ?This is a slightly more formal phrasing, good for very traditional shops.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'couleur'
The 'eu' sound is like the 'u' in 'fur' but without rounding your lips as much.
Forgetting 'dans'
You need 'dans' (in) to specify 'in another color', not just 'another color'.
Gender of 'couleur'
'Couleur' is a masculine noun, so it's 'une autre couleur', not 'un autre couleur'.
A small cultural note
French shoppers often appreciate a brief 'Bonjour Madame/Monsieur' before launching into their request. It's a small but important politeness.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say 'this item' in French?
You can often just use 'l'' (it) as in the target phrase, referring to the item you're looking at. If you need to be more specific, you could say 'cet article' (this article).
What if they don't have it?
A polite response is 'Dommage.' (Too bad.) or 'Merci quand même.' (Thanks anyway.).
Can I ask about sizes too?
Yes, you can say 'Vous l'avez dans une autre taille ?' (Do you have it in another size?).
