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How to Say ‘From the till.’ in French

Dans la caisse.

dahn lah kes

[dahn lah kes]

💬 Usage Tip: 'Caisse' refers to the cash register, essential in shop settings.

🇫🇷 In France: Handling money is often a setting for conflicts or moral tales.

Phrase Breakdown

Dans

[dahn]

in

Indicates inside a particular space.

Example

Il est dans la chambre.

He is in the room.

la

[lah]

the

Definite article, feminine singular.

Example

La pomme est rouge.

The apple is red.

caisse

[kes]

cash register

A machine for handling monetary transactions or money box.

Example

La caisse est vide.

The cash register is empty.

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