
Hello everyone! Welcome to our slow French podcast.

Hello Emma! Hello to all our listeners.

Today, we are going to the pharmacy for simple everyday purchases.

It is a very useful topic for all French learners!

In France, the glowing green cross indicates an open pharmacy.

Last week, after work, I had a headache.

Oh dear! Fortunately, there are pharmacies everywhere.

That is true, I saw the green cross right on my street corner!

Let us discover our six key phrases of the day together.

Let us listen to the complete list!

The first phrase, the phrase of the day, is: Je voudrais quelque chose pour le mal de tête.

The second phrase is: J'ai aussi mal à la gorge.

The third phrase is: Est-ce qu'il faut une ordonnance ?

The fourth phrase is: C'est avant ou après le repas ?

The fifth phrase is: Vous avez aussi des pansements ?

And the sixth phrase is: Je peux payer par carte ?

With these six expressions, you can do your shopping easily.

I can share the story of my visit to the neighborhood pharmacy.

Wonderful! Let us listen to Léo's story at the neighborhood pharmacy.

On Tuesday morning, I went to the neighborhood pharmacy.

You always spend too many hours in front of your computer screen!

That is true, I worked a lot on Monday evening.

A little rest always does a lot of good.

So I stepped into this very quiet pharmacy.

Early morning is ideal to avoid the crowds.

Exactly, there were only two customers ahead of me.

The pharmacist welcomed you with a smile.

I said politely: Bonjour ! Je voudrais quelque chose pour le mal de tête.

A simple, clear, and very polite request!

He asked a few questions to understand what I needed.

You did well to state your needs clearly.

I calmly explained: J'ai aussi mal à la gorge.

With the cold weather, throats easily get irritated.

He went to get suitable throat lozenges and boxes.

It is very convenient when these products are available over the counter.

So I asked: Est-ce qu'il faut une ordonnance ?

For these everyday items, you can buy them directly.

Indeed, these simple items are available without a prescription.

It is important to read the package advice carefully.

Then I asked: C'est avant ou après le repas ?

A very good habit to use the products properly!

He showed me the directions printed on the packaging.

You always pay attention to practical details!

I remembered a small cut on my finger: Vous avez aussi des pansements ?

Another little paper cut at the office?

Exactly! He gave me very practical bandages.

And checking out at the counter is often very quick.

I took out my card: Je peux payer par carte ?

Bank cards are accepted almost everywhere in town.

The payment went through in a single second.

You left with everything you needed!

I left feeling completely reassured with my purchases!

I also have a short story to share.

Tell us about your visit to the pharmacy, Emma!

Let us discover my story before heading out for a hike.

On Saturday morning, I packed my backpack for a forest walk.

You always pack an entire pharmacy in your bag!

Not a whole pharmacy, just a small first-aid kit!

That is very wise when setting out on a long hike.

I went to the pharmacy near the train station.

It was busy outside, but it was very quiet inside.

It was very welcoming with big friendly smiles.

It is ideal for doing your shopping calmly.

I smiled: Bonjour ! Je voudrais quelque chose pour le mal de tête.

Walking under the sun quickly tires your head.

I thought about the cool breeze blowing through the woods.

In the forest, the cool air can surprise your throat.

So I specified: J'ai aussi mal à la gorge.

Personally, I like lemon, but honey is very soothing.

The pharmacist gave me pleasant honey-flavored lozenges.

For these items, you save time without needing a prescription.

Then I asked: Est-ce qu'il faut une ordonnance ?

It is convenient to choose your products freely.

You can buy these simple pastilles without a prescription.

It is useful to check the box instructions.

Next I asked: C'est avant ou après le repas ?

It is very important to ask the pharmacist!

She advised me to read the packaging carefully!

When hiking, feet often need a little extra care!

So I asked: Vous avez aussi des pansements ?

That is the perfect protection against small blisters!

She gave me bandages designed for walking.

At the counter, paying by card avoids searching for coins.

At the end, I asked: Je peux payer par carte ?

Contactless payment is so fast and convenient.

In two seconds, everything was settled with a smile.

Now let us analyze each expression in more detail.

Let us look at how to use these structures easily!

Let us take our first phrase, the phrase of the day: Je voudrais quelque chose pour le mal de tête.

"Je voudrais" allows you to ask politely at the counter.

It is a very polite formula to express what you need.

Moving on to the second phrase: J'ai aussi mal à la gorge.

"Avoir mal à" indicates where it hurts.

We say "à la gorge" because it is feminine.

The third phrase is very practical: Est-ce qu'il faut une ordonnance ?

"Une ordonnance" is the official document signed by a doctor.

"Est-ce qu'il faut" is used to ask if something is required.

Continuing with the fourth phrase: C'est avant ou après le repas ?

"Avant" and "après" are two very useful time markers.

This question helps you follow the advice on the box.

Moving on to the fifth phrase: Vous avez aussi des pansements ?

"Les pansements" protect small cuts on your finger.

I always keep some handy in my bag!

Finally, the sixth phrase: Je peux payer par carte ?

Personally, I prefer paying in cash for small purchases.

And I always pay with my bank card!

Now that we have analyzed everything, time for the game!

Let us test your reflexes with our short quiz!

Situation number one. Your head aches after work. You want advice.

I say politely: Je voudrais quelque chose pour le mal de tête.

Well done Léo! Situation number two. The pharmacist asks questions about your throat.

I explain my other symptom: J'ai aussi mal à la gorge.

Perfect! Situation number three. You want to know if a doctor's slip is required.

I simply ask: Est-ce qu'il faut une ordonnance ?

Great! Situation number four. You have your tablets and want advice.

I check accurately: C'est avant ou après le repas ?

Exactly! Situation number five. You have a small cut and want protection.

I add to my request: Vous avez aussi des pansements ?

Super! Situation number six. You are at the checkout to pay by card.

I ask the pharmacist: Je peux payer par carte ?

Congratulations Léo! You solved every quiz situation without a mistake!

Thank you Emma! That was an excellent practical exercise.

Let us do a quick recap of our six expressions.

Here we go for the complete review in order!

Let us review our six phrases of the day together, in order.

Let us listen closely to each phrase to memorize it.

Number one: Je voudrais quelque chose pour le mal de tête.

A very polite formula to ask for advice.

Number two: J'ai aussi mal à la gorge.

To mention soreness in the throat.

Number three: Est-ce qu'il faut une ordonnance ?

To find out if an official medical prescription is needed.

Number four: C'est avant ou après le repas ?

To follow the directions on the box.

Number five: Vous avez aussi des pansements ?

To protect minor everyday cuts and scrapes.

And number six: Je peux payer par carte ?

The ideal question to pay at the counter.

And now, here is your challenge of the day!

Repeat after us to practice speaking French out loud!

Repeat with confidence: Je voudrais quelque chose pour le mal de tête !

Je voudrais quelque chose pour le mal de tête !

Bravo! Your French pronunciation is excellent.

Keep practicing this phrase multiple times at home.

These six phrases will help you in any French pharmacy.

Take good care of yourselves and see you very soon!

Thank you everyone, take care and see you next time!

Goodbye everyone!