English–French

“local” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/lokal/

Example

J'achète des produits locaux au marché.

I buy local products at the market.

Illustration for local (local)

How to say “local” in French

“Local” in French is local.

A person, product, or custom belonging to the area where it is found.

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

Example sentences with local

Les habitants locaux connaissent bien le quartier.

Local residents know the neighborhood well.

Tips for using local

  • French local is also a masculine noun meaning premises or a room, as in un local commercial, so its article and meaning differ from the adjective.

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