L'établissement (en. The establishment)
/le.tablis.œ.mɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A place where services are provided or transactions are carried out.
The school establishment has a good reputation.
L'établissement scolaire a une bonne réputation.
An institution, often public, that offers specific services.
The health establishment is open 24 hours a day.
L'établissement de santé est ouvert 24 heures sur 24.
A business or enterprise.
This establishment serves the best coffee in town.
Cet établissement sert le meilleur café de la ville.
Etymology
Comes from the verb 'to establish', which means to define or fix something.
Common Phrases and Expressions
public establishment
An institution funded by the state.
l'établissement public
educational establishment
A place where education is provided.
établissement d'enseignement
health establishment
An institution offering medical care.
établissement de santé
Related Words
establish
To set up or found something.
établir
established
Something or a place that has already been established.
établi
educational establishment
Institution serving the education of students.
établissement scolaire
Slang Meanings
A trendy or popular place
This establishment is the new hotspot in town.
Cet établissement est le nouveau hotspot de la ville.
A place where one can have fun
This establishment is nice for going out with friends.
Cet établissement est sympa pour sortir entre amis.