English–French

“grocer” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/episje/

Example

L'épicier vend du pain et du fromage.

The grocer sells bread and cheese.

Illustration for épicier (grocer)

How to say “grocer” in French

“Grocer” in French is épicier.

A familiar local seller whose shelves hold bread, cheese, tins, and other daily provisions.

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

Example sentences with épicier

Il a hérité de la boutique de son père et est devenu épicier.

He inherited his father's shop and became a grocer.

Tips for using épicier

  • Épicier names the person, while épicerie names the shop, as in aller à l'épicerie.

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