French Phrase
Passe à la caisse pour terminer ton achat.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to go to the checkout in order to finish buying what they have selected. It is a direct, friendly instruction often heard in shops or online carts.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are helping a customer, a friend, or a family member who is ready to pay. It works in both physical stores and e‑commerce contexts, especially when the tone is informal.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Passeàlacaissepourterminertonachat
Imperative (Passe)
‘Passe’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb *passer* meaning ‘go’ or ‘head to’.
Prepositional phrase (à la caisse)
‘à la caisse’ literally means ‘to the cash register/checkout’, a common location phrase in stores.
Purpose clause (pour + infinitive)
‘pour terminer’ uses *pour* + infinitive to express purpose: ‘to finish/complete’.
Possessive adjective (ton)
‘ton’ is the informal singular possessive adjective meaning ‘your’ (used with familiar interlocutors).
Noun (achat)
‘achat’ means ‘purchase’ or ‘buying’; it is masculine, so the article is *l’* when contracted.
🗨In Conversation
Je veux acheter ces chaussures, mais je ne sais pas où payer.
I want to buy these shoes, but I don’t know where to pay.
Passe à la caisse pour terminer ton achat.
Go to the checkout to complete your purchase.
✕Common Mistakes
Passez à la caisse pour terminer ton achat.
Use *passe* for informal singular; *passez* is formal or plural. Mixing *passez* with *ton* creates a register clash.
Passe à la caisse pour terminer votre achat.
If you keep the informal *ton*, do not switch to the formal *votre* in the same sentence.
Passe à la caisse pour terminé ton achat.
Learners sometimes use *terminé* (past participle) incorrectly; the infinitive *terminer* is required after *pour*.
↔Alternatives
Va à la caisse pour finaliser ton achat.
Go to the checkout to finalize your purchase.
Rends‑toi à la caisse afin de conclure ton achat.
Head to the checkout so you can conclude your purchase.
Passe à la caisse pour régler ton achat.
Go to the checkout to settle your purchase.
Cultural Tip
In French retail, the cashier is called *la caisse*. When speaking to a stranger or a customer you don’t know well, switch to the formal *vous* – e.g., “Passez à la caisse pour terminer votre achat.” Using *ton* signals familiarity and is common among friends or family.