How to Say ‘I'll buy this’ in French
J'achète ça
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Word-by-Word Breakdown
J'
[zhuh]
I
Refers to oneself in first person.
J'achète cela pour mon ami.
I am buying this for my friend.
achète
[ah-shet]
buy
Acquire something in exchange for payment.
J'achète un cadeau.
I am buying a gift.
ça
[sah]
this/that
Used to refer to a specific thing.
J'achète ça pour Noël.
I buy this for Christmas.
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