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    Halles (en. Halls)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Large covered space where commercial activities take place, notably the sale of fresh products.
    The halls of Lyon are famous for their variety of cheeses.
    Les halles de Lyon sont célèbres pour leur variété de fromages.
    Building where food markets are held.
    The halls of Paris were once very lively trading places.
    Les halles de Paris étaient autrefois des lieux de commerce très animés.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cella', meaning a room or a space.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the halls of Paris
    A famous historical location for markets.
    les halles de Paris
    to go to the halls
    To go to a covered market to shop.
    aller aux halles
    food halls
    A specific space for purchasing food.
    halles alimentaires

    Related Words

    market
    Place where the trade of goods or services takes place.
    marché
    merchant
    Person who sells merchandise.
    commerçant
    building
    Construction intended for a specific use.
    bâtiment

    Slang Meanings

    Halls as a meeting place.
    We meet at the halls after work.
    On se retrouve aux halles après le boulot.
    The halls refer to a crowded place.
    It's going to be crazy at the halls this weekend!
    Ça va être la folie aux halles ce week-end !