French · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"I'm just looking" in French: je regarde seulement
je regarde seulement
I'm just looking in French is je regarde seulement. Use it when a salesperson approaches and you don't need help yet. Je regarde is softer without seulement.
Boutique approach
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How to pronounce je regarde seulement
Say it
zhuh ruh-GARD suh-luh-MAHN
/ʒə ʁə.ɡaʁd søl.mɑ̃/
Je regarde: zhuh ruh-GARD. Seulement: suh-luh-MAHN. Even, polite tone.
"I'm just looking" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| je regarde seulement | I'm just looking Default. | Default. |
| je regarde, merci | I'm looking, thanks Shorter polite. | Shorter polite. |
| je ne fais que regarder | I'm only looking Clearer refusal of help. | Clearer refusal of help. |
| je regarde pour l'instant | I'm looking for now Time softener. | Time softener. |
How to use je regarde seulement in real life
- 1Boutique approach
Merci, je regarde seulement.
Thanks, I'm just looking.
Full phrase.
- 2Electronics aisle
Pour l'instant je regarde seulement les prix.
For now I'm just looking at the prices.
Object added.
- 3Market stall
Je regarde seulement, je reviens peut-être.
I'm just looking; I might come back.
Soft exit.
Mistakes English speakers make with je regarde seulement
Incorrect: Je suis just looking.
Correct: Je regarde seulement.
Use the French phrase, not English just looking.
Incorrect: Je regarde seulment.
Correct: Je regarde seulement.
Spelling: seulement.
Good to know
French shop staff may greet quickly; je regarde seulement keeps things polite without buying pressure. If you do want help later, say je peux vous appeler ? or excusez-moi.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Browsing in a clothes shop
ChatPal
La vendeuse arrive. Tu dis je regarde seulement ?
The clerk's coming. Do you say I'm just looking?
You
Oui — je regarde seulement, merci.
Yes—I'm just looking, thanks.
ChatPal
Moi aussi je regarde seulement les manteaux.
I'm just looking at the coats too.
You
On se retrouve à la caisse si besoin.
We'll meet at the till if needed.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm just looking" in French
How do you say I'm just looking in French?
Je regarde seulement.
Shorter version?
Je regarde, merci.
Is it rude?
No — it's a polite way to decline help for now.
How do you pronounce seulement?
suh-luh-MAHN.
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