A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Do you ship internationally" in French
Ask if a French shop or seller will send items to your country when buying online or in person.
Est-ce que vous expédiez à l'international ?
es-kuh vooz ex-pay-dee-ay ah lan-tehr-nah-see-ON-ahlneutral
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Use this when you're interested in buying something from a French shop or online seller but need to know if they can ship it to your home country. It's useful for both online purchases and when inquiring in a physical store.
Alternatives
- Expédiez-vous à l'étranger ?Slightly more formal and common in written communication.
- Vous envoyez à l'international ?More casual, often used in spoken conversation.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'expédiez' like 'ex-PEE-dee-ay'
The 'x' is pronounced like 'gz' and the 'é' sounds like 'ay'.
Forgetting the liaison in 'expédiez à'
The 'z' sound from 'expédiez' links to the 'à' for smoother pronunciation.
Confusing 'international' and 'étranger'
'International' is fine, but 'à l'étranger' (abroad) is also very common and sometimes preferred.
A small cultural note
While online shopping is common, some smaller boutiques or artisans might not have established international shipping processes and may need time to figure it out.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How do I ask about shipping costs?
After asking if they ship internationally, you can follow up with 'Combien coûtent les frais de port ?' (How much are the shipping costs?).
What if they say 'non'?
You can then ask if they have a recommended alternative or if they know someone else who does ship to your country.
Can I use 'tu' instead of 'vous'?
Only use 'tu' if you are speaking to someone your own age, or if they have already invited you to use 'tu' with them.
