English–French

“shop” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/komɛʁs/

Example

Le commerce du quartier est fermé aujourd'hui.

The neighborhood shop is closed today.

Illustration for commerce (shop)

How to say “shop” in French

“Shop” in French is commerce.

A public-facing place where goods or services pass from a seller to customers.

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

Example sentences with commerce

Je préfère acheter au commerce du coin.

I prefer to buy at the neighborhood shop.

Tips for using commerce

  • Commerce is masculine, so the phrase is un commerce, while magasin or boutique usually identifies a specific shop more precisely.

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