English–French

“butcher” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/buʃe/

Example

Je vais chez le boucher pour acheter de la viande.

I am going to the butcher's to buy some meat.

Illustration for boucher (butcher)

How to say “butcher” in French

“Butcher” in French is boucher.

A butcher serving customers beside rows of identifiable meat cuts in a specialized shop.

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

Example sentences with boucher

Le boucher prépare les commandes avant l'ouverture.

The butcher prepares the orders before opening.

Tips for using boucher

  • Boucher is masculine, while the feminine form for a woman in this occupation is bouchère.

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