Bazar (en. Bazaar)

/ba.zaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A type of market where various items, often second-hand, are sold.
We went to the bazaar to buy souvenirs.
Nous sommes allés au bazar pour acheter des souvenirs.
A place where one finds great disorder.
His room looks like a real mess.
Sa chambre ressemble à un véritable bazar.
A shop or store selling various products.
The bazaar offers a wide range of handcrafted products.
Le bazar offre une large gamme de produits artisanaux.

Etymology

The word 'bazaar' comes from the Persian 'bāzār', which means 'market'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be in a mess
to be in a great disorder.
être dans un bazar
to make one's mess
to organize a market or a garage sale.
faire son bazar
the charity bazaar
a charity sale where various items can be found.
le bazar de la charité

Related Words

market
Place where products are traded.
marché
souk
Traditional market in some Arab countries.
souk
garage sale
Sale of second-hand items organized by individuals.
vide-grenier

Slang Meanings

Complete mess
Look at this mess, it looks like a battlefield.
Regarde ce bazar, on dirait un champ de bataille.
Chaotic mixture of things
It's a mishmash of different styles here.
C'est un bazar de styles différents ici.