French Phrase
Je peux avoir du cash avec mon achat ?
Meaning
The speaker is asking the shop clerk if they can receive cash back (i.e., get some cash) at the same time as they make a purchase. It’s a polite request for a service that some retailers offer.
When to use
Use this sentence at a retail counter, supermarket, or pharmacy when you want to withdraw a small amount of cash while paying for your goods. It works best in stores that advertise ‘retrait d'espèces’ or ‘cash back’ services.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Jepeuxavoirducashavecmonachat?
Pouvoir (peux)
‘Peux’ is the first‑person singular present of the modal verb ‘pouvoir’, used to ask for permission or ability.
Infinitive after pouvoir
When ‘pouvoir’ is followed by another verb, that verb stays in the infinitive (here, ‘avoir’).
Partitive article ‘du’
‘Du’ = de + le, used before uncountable nouns like ‘cash’ to mean ‘some cash’.
Anglicism ‘cash’
‘Cash’ is an informal borrowing from English; the standard term is ‘argent liquide’.
Preposition ‘avec’
‘Avec’ means ‘with’ and links the cash request to the purchase.
Possessive adjective ‘mon’
‘Mon’ agrees with the masculine noun ‘achat’ and shows ownership.
🗨In Conversation
Je peux avoir du cash avec mon achat ?
Can I get cash with my purchase?
Oui, bien sûr. Combien souhaitez‑vous retirer ?
Yes, of course. How much would you like to withdraw?
✕Common Mistakes
Je peux avoir du cash avec mon achat ?
‘Cash’ is informal; learners often over‑use it. In a polite request, ‘de l'argent liquide’ is preferred.
Je peux avoir du cash pour mon achat ?
Some learners say ‘pour mon achat’, which changes the meaning to ‘for my purchase’ rather than ‘with my purchase’. The correct preposition for cash‑back is ‘avec’.
Je peux avoir du cash avec mon achat ?
Using ‘Je peux’ can sound a bit direct. Adding ‘est‑ce que’ or ‘s’il vous plaît’ softens the request.
↔Alternatives
Puis‑je retirer de l'argent avec mon paiement ?
May I withdraw money with my payment?
Est‑ce que je peux obtenir du cash en payant ?
Is it possible to get cash when I pay?
Je voudrais du liquide avec mon achat, c’est possible ?
I’d like some cash with my purchase, is that possible?
Cultural Tip
In France, ‘cash back’ is less common than in some other countries; many shops simply accept card payments without giving cash. When you do see the service, it’s usually called ‘retrait d'espèces’ at the checkout. Using the native term ‘argent liquide’ sounds more natural, especially in formal contexts. Also, remember that asking politely with ‘s’il vous plaît’ or ‘est‑ce que’ can make the request smoother.