The Verbs Acheter and Préférer

Buying Clothes

Some verbs in French have a spelling change when they are conjugated in certain forms. Two such verbs that you will need when discussing clothes and shopping are the verbs acheter (to buy) and préférer (to prefer). In this topic, you will learn the verbs acheter and préférer. You will also find out what is required for a company to be considered high fashion in France. Remember, France is considered the Fashion Capital of the World!

Essential Questions

  • How do the verbs acheter and préférer change when conjugated?
  • What is necessary for a company to receive the label “Haute Couture” or “High Fashion” in France?