Magasins (en. Stores)
/maɡazɛ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Establishment where goods are sold to the public.
The stores are open until 9 PM.
Les magasins sont ouverts jusqu'à 21 heures.
Points of sale for various products.
There are many stores in this shopping center.
Il y a beaucoup de magasins dans ce centre commercial.
Warehouse or stockroom for merchandise.
The company's stores are full of new stock.
Les magasins de la société sont pleins de nouveaux stocks.
Etymology
From Old French 'magasin' which comes from Arabic 'makhazin' (warehouses).
Common Phrases and Expressions
clothing store
Establishment specialized in selling clothing.
magasin de vêtements
discount store
A store that offers products at prices below average.
magasin à prix réduits
grocery store
A place where food products are sold.
magasin d'alimentation
Related Words
trade
Activity of buying and selling goods.
commerce
sale
Action of giving a good in exchange for money.
vente
customer
Person who buys a product or service.
client
Slang Meanings
discount store
I buy my clothes in a discount store.
J'achète mes vêtements dans un magasin discount.
shop
This shop sells designer clothing.
Cette boutique vend des vêtements de créateurs.