English–French

“bookstore” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/libʁeʁi/

Example

Je vais à la librairie.

I'm going to the bookstore.

Illustration for librairie (bookstore)

How to say “bookstore” in French

“Bookstore” in French is librairie.

A shop where new or second-hand books move from shelves into customers' hands.

Full entry for librairie: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with librairie

La librairie du coin vend aussi des magazines.

The bookstore around the corner also sells magazines.

Tips for using librairie

  • Librairie is a false friend of English library; a lending library is a bibliothèque in French.

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