How to Say ‘I bought’ in French
Je l'ai acheté
💬 Usage Tip: Use to talk about purchases or gifts.
🇫🇷 In France: Sharing where you bought something is common in France as people appreciate unique finds.
Phrase Breakdown
Je l'ai
Acheté
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I bought it
Indicates having made a purchase of something.
Je l'ai acheté en ligne.
I bought it online.
l'
[l]
it
Refers to a previously mentioned noun.
Je l'ai acheté hier.
I bought it yesterday.
ai
[ay]
have
Indicates possession or completion of action.
Je l'ai déjà vu.
I have already seen it.
acheté
[ah-sheh-tay]
bought
Acquired by payment.
Je l'ai acheté en solde.
I bought it on sale.
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