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    Épicier (en. Grocer)

    /e.pi.sje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who runs a grocery store.
    The neighborhood grocer knows all his customers by name.
    L'épicier du quartier connaît tous ses clients par leur prénom.
    A store where food and everyday consumer products are sold.
    I'm going to the grocery store to buy fresh vegetables.
    Je vais à l'épicerie pour acheter des légumes frais.

    Etymology

    The word 'grocer' comes from the Latin 'species' which means 'spices'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fine grocery
    Store specializing in high-quality food products.
    épicerie fine
    to do grocery shopping
    To go buy food products.
    faire ses courses
    to season a dish
    To add spices to enhance the flavor of a dish.
    épicer un plat

    Related Words

    to season
    The action of adding spices to a dish.
    épicer
    spice
    Aromatic substance used to season food.
    épice
    grocery
    A store where food products are sold.
    épicerie

    Slang Meanings

    Small local businesses.
    In my area, there are plenty of small grocers that compete with large supermarkets.
    Dans mon coin, il y a plein de petits épiciers qui font concurrence aux grandes surfaces.
    Retail sale of various products.
    The local grocers offer fresh and local products.
    Les épiciers du coin offrent des produits frais et locaux.