French · BeginnerJe viens chercher un colisI have come to pick up a package

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00:00Intro
Hello everyone! Welcome to our easy French podcast.
Hi Emma! Hi everyone! Glad to be with you.
Léo, you look in great shape this morning!
Yes! I had an adventure yesterday at the post office.
Tell us! What happened?
I ordered a gift, and I wanted to pick up my package.
Very useful topic! Everyone receives packages.
Exactly! Six phrases to pick up a package.
Let's discover these six expressions together.
The first phrase, the phrase of the day, is: Je viens chercher un colis.
The second phrase is: C'est à mon nom.
The third phrase is: Voici mon avis de passage.
The fourth phrase is: Voici ma pièce d'identité.
The fifth phrase is: Où est-ce que je signe ?
And the sixth phrase is: Je dois payer quelque chose ?
Six easy phrases for daily life!
Let's listen to Léo's story at the post office.
Here is my story from yesterday!
Yesterday morning, I went to the neighborhood post office.
Did you leave early to avoid waiting?
Yes! There were already people there.
Did you take a ticket at the entrance?
I took a ticket, and I waited for my turn.
Did your number appear?
Yes! I went to the counter.
And what was your first sentence?
I said politely: Hello! I have come to pick up a package.
That is very polite and natural.
The clerk smiled and asked: Who is it for?
And you specified your name?
Yes, I answered: It is under my name.
Did he ask for the paper from the mail carrier?
Absolutely! I said: Here is my delivery notice slip.
Without that paper, it is difficult!
Then, the clerk asked for official proof.
Did you show your card?
I held out my card: Here is my piece of identification.
Did the clerk go look for your box?
He came back with a nice blue box.
The moment to sign has arrived!
He handed me a stylus: Where do I sign?
On the small touchscreen?
Yes! But before leaving, I had a doubt.
Did you ask a question about fees?
I looked at the clerk: Do I need to pay anything?
And so? Did you have to pay?
No, it was already settled!
What was inside the package?
A nice mug for my hot coffee!
All this suspense for a mug!
It is magnificent! And you, your story?
Yesterday, I had an adventure at the neighborhood relay point!
Tell us, Emma! I want to know everything.
Yesterday afternoon, I opened my mailbox.
What was inside?
There was a small delivery notice slip from the courier.
The courier couldn't come up to your place?
No, I was away. My package arrived at the grocery store.
The relay grocery store? Very practical!
Yes! I went to the shop before closing time.
What happened?
The shopkeeper smiled. I walked up.
Did you start with our magic phrase?
Exactly! I smiled: Hello, I have come to pick up a package.
Did she understand your request?
She asked me for the recipient's name.
And you confirmed?
I said: It is under my name, Emma Laurent.
Did you show the papers?
I placed the papers: Here is my delivery notice slip.
And for your card?
I added immediately: Here is my piece of identification.
Did the shopkeeper go look for your parcel?
Yes, but she came back with a giant cardboard box!
A giant box? Is it furniture?
No! I was surprised in front of this box!
Were you afraid of fees?
Yes! So I asked: Do I need to pay anything?
And what did the shopkeeper say?
She laughed and said that it was free.
What a relief! Did you sign?
I took the terminal: Where do I sign?
Did you carry that furniture home?
It was very light! It was a wool blanket!
A blanket! You will be warm.
Personally, I prefer picking up my packages at the grocery store.
I prefer the central post office, it feels more official!
I disagree! The grocery is closer.
That is true! Now, let's analyze our six phrases.
Let's look at how to use them properly.
Let's take our first phrase, the phrase of the day: Je viens chercher un colis.
It is the ideal phrase when entering the post office.
The verb venir chercher means to collect an item.
Je viens chercher un colis, in English, is "I have come to pick up a package".
We add please to be polite.
Let's move to the second phrase: C'est à mon nom.
This phrase clarifies that the package is for you.
If the package is for a friend, we say: C'est au nom d'Alex.
For yourself, you say: C'est à mon nom.
C'est à mon nom, in English, is "It is under my name".
The third phrase is very practical: Voici mon avis de passage.
It is the paper left by the mail carrier.
The word voici allows you to hand over a document.
Voici mon avis de passage, in English, is "Here is my delivery notice slip".
Let's continue with the fourth phrase: Voici ma pièce d'identité.
It is an ID card or a passport.
The clerk checks your name and your photo.
Voici ma pièce d'identité, in English, is "Here is my ID card".
We also receive a code on our phone.
But the card remains mandatory to pick up a package.
Let's move to the fifth phrase: Où est-ce que je signe ?
It is very practical when the package has arrived.
People often sign on a screen with a stylus.
Où est-ce que je signe ?, in English, is "Where do I sign?".
Finally, the sixth phrase: Je dois payer quelque chose ?
Sometimes, there are taxes or fees.
This question confirms that everything is in order.
Je dois payer quelque chose ?, in English, is "Do I need to pay anything?".
Those are our six phrases! Are you ready for the quiz?
I am ready, Emma! Here we go!
Let's start the quiz! Six practical situations.
Situation number one. You arrive at the post office counter. You want your package.
I smile politely and say: Bonjour, je viens chercher un colis.
Perfect, Léo! That is the ideal formula to start.
Situation number two. The clerk asks who the package is for.
I answer right away with clarity: C'est à mon nom.
Bravo! That is simple, clean, and precise.
Situation number three. The mail carrier left a notice in your box.
I take the paper out of my pocket and announce: Voici mon avis de passage.
Exactly! To find the box quickly.
Situation number four. The clerk checks your name before giving the parcel.
I show my card with confidence and say: Voici ma pièce d'identité.
Bravo! That is mandatory to pick up a package.
Situation number five. The parcel is on the counter. You must validate receipt.
I take the electronic stylus and ask: Où est-ce que je signe ?
Very good! Your signature validates the receipt of your package.
Situation number six. You ordered a package. You have a doubt about fees.
I check the fees with the clerk: Je dois payer quelque chose ?
Bravo, Léo! Six out of six, champion!
Thank you, Emma! Picking up a parcel becomes easy.
Let's move to the recap to memorize our phrases!
Let's follow the order for a perfect review!
Let's review our six phrases of the day together, in order.
Number one: Je viens chercher un colis.
Number two: C'est à mon nom.
Number three: Voici mon avis de passage.
Number four: Voici ma pièce d'identité.
Number five: Où est-ce que je signe ?
And number six: Je dois payer quelque chose ?
Six essential phrases!
And now, here is your daily challenge!
Repeat after me with energy: Je viens chercher un colis !
Your turn! Say this phrase out loud!
Well done everyone! You make fast progress.
Thank you for listening to our easy French podcast.
I am going to enjoy a good coffee in my new mug!
And I am going to rest under my very soft blanket!
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Take care of yourselves, and see you very soon!
See you soon everyone! Have a great day!

Key phrases

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Je viens chercher un colisI have come to pick up a package
La première phrase, la phrase du jour, c'est : Je viens chercher un colis.The first phrase, the phrase of the day, is: I have come to pick up a package.
C'est à mon nomIt is under my name
La deuxième phrase est : C'est à mon nom.The second phrase is: It is under my name.
Voici mon avis de passageHere is my delivery notice slip
Voici mon avis de passage du facteur.Here is my delivery notice slip from the mail carrier.
Voici ma pièce d'identitéHere is my piece of identification
La quatrième phrase est : Voici ma pièce d'identité.The fourth phrase is: Here is my piece of identification.
Où est-ce que je signe ?Where do I sign?
La cinquième phrase est : Où est-ce que je signe ?The fifth phrase is: Where do I sign?
Je dois payer quelque chose ?Do I need to pay anything?
Et la sixième phrase est : Je dois payer quelque chose ?And the sixth phrase is: Do I need to pay anything?

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Répétez après moi avec énergie : Je viens chercher un colis !Repeat after me with energy: Je viens chercher un colis !

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