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    L'épicier (en. The grocer)

    /le.pi.sje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    One who sells food products, often in a small shop.
    The neighborhood grocer knows all his customers.
    L'épicier du quartier connaît tous ses clients.
    Owner of a grocery store.
    The grocer decided to enlarge his store.
    L'épicier a décidé d'agrandir son magasin.
    Seller of everyday consumer goods.
    The grocer offers a variety of fresh products.
    L'épicier propose une variété de produits frais.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'spice', which designates aromatic substances.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shopping at the grocer's
    Buying food products at a grocery store.
    faire ses courses chez l'épicier
    stopping by the grocer's
    Visiting the grocery store to buy something.
    passer chez l'épicier
    the corner grocer
    The grocer who is nearby, often considered a neighbor.
    l'épicier du coin

    Related Words

    grocery store
    Store where food products are sold.
    épicerie
    spice
    Aromatic substance used to season dishes.
    épice
    merchant
    Person who engages in a commercial activity.
    commerçant

    Slang Meanings

    Neighborhood baker
    Some call the grocer the neighborhood baker because of the fresh products he offers.
    Certains appellent l'épicier le boulanger de quartier à cause des produits frais qu'il propose.
    Mr./Mrs. Market
    The grocer is jokingly referred to as 'Mr. Market' because of his assortment.
    On dit à l'épicier 'Monsieur le marché' pour plaisanter sur son assortiment.