Établissement (en. Establishment)

/etablismɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Place or building where an activity is carried out.
The school establishment is well-maintained.
L'établissement scolaire est bien entretenu.
Organization or business that offers services or products.
This establishment is renowned for its pastry.
Cet établissement est renommé pour sa pâtisserie.
Action of putting in place, of creating.
The establishment of a new protocol took time.
L'établissement d'un nouveau protocole a pris du temps.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'établir', from the Latin 'stabilire' which means to make stable.

Common Phrases and Expressions

public establishment
Organization owned and managed by the state.
établissement public
educational establishment
Place intended for teaching.
établissement scolaire
commercial establishment
Company that engages in economic activity.
établissement commercial

Related Words

establish
To set up, to found something.
établir
stability
Quality of what is stable.
stabilité
established
A work desk, or a vehicle at a stationary position.
établi

Slang Meanings

A bar or a café.
Let's meet at the new establishment in town.
On se retrouve au nouvel établissement en ville.
A chain of restaurants.
This establishment has several branches across the country.
Cette établissement a plusieurs filiales à travers le pays.