Melina Facchin edited by Wassila Belhacine 06:18, May 05, 2022

The French Days started this Wednesday: many stores and websites offer promotions, a bit like during the sales or Black Friday.

This is the perfect opportunity to save money, even though some actually try to cut back on spending throughout the year.

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The French Days, a kind of spring sales, started this Wednesday.

The opportunity, for a few days, to do good business in many stores and on the Internet, in particular to buy clothes, electronic devices or household appliances.

But many French people cannot afford to wait for these promotion periods: they have to tighten their belts all year round.

What are their tips for saving money?

"These are moments not to be missed!"

In this large shopping center in the heart of Strasbourg, Mohammed came to do some shopping.

He was impatiently awaiting the French Days.

"There are better offers", he explains, he who has come to scout in recent days.

"There, I'm going to buy Bermuda shorts for the summer, t-shirts, tap shoes,… These are moments not to be missed. I'm on the lookout!"

he smiled.

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Several shopping bags in hand, Adrianna has already made a good deal.

"Little highs: the third was at one euro" rejoices the young girl.

Compare on the Internet and peel the catalogs of promotions

Jawad, on the other hand, does not seek to save money only during sales periods.

For this father, it is all year round that he must be attentive, especially for his food shopping.

“We are already preparing our list at home thanks to the catalogs that are online,” he says.

"So, we make the comparison with our articles. Even if it means shopping a little separately but to save money: it's much more affordable" he concludes.

Some are more traditional: they go through their supermarket catalogs in search of discount coupons.

"It's organized, it's thought out, it's a real strategy!"

Rosa admits with a laugh.

“There are no small savings,” adds Ulrich.

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And today, he was able to do a lot, "on shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, mineral water,... €31.17 in savings, thanks to discounts and promotions", explains he.

Savings even more necessary at this time because of inflation.