Boutique (en. Shop)
/butik/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A store where fashion items, accessories, or specialized products are sold.
I found a beautiful dress in a small boutique in the neighborhood.
J'ai trouvé une magnifique robe dans une petite boutique du quartier.
A small commercial enterprise specialized in a type of product.
This decor boutique is very original.
Cette boutique de décoration est très originale.
A store that offers personalized service.
The flower boutique offers custom arrangements.
La boutique de fleurs propose des arrangements sur mesure.
Etymology
The word 'boutique' comes from the Old French 'botica', which meant 'shop'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
clothing boutique
Store specialized in selling clothing.
boutique de vêtements
online boutique
Website allowing the purchase of products.
boutique en ligne
open a boutique
Start a business by establishing a shop.
ouvrir une boutique
Related Words
trade
Activity of selling or exchanging goods.
commerce
retail
Retail, usually in a shop.
retail
showcase
The display space outside a boutique.
vitrine
Slang Meanings
An attractive little shop.
This boutique is really a find; everyone is talking about it.
Cette boutique est vraiment une trouvaille, tout le monde en parle.
A trendy place.
This café has become the boutique of the moment, always bustling with people.
Ce café est devenu la boutique du moment, toujours plein de monde.