English–French

“small shop” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/eʃɔp/

Example

J'ai trouvé une vieille échoppe près du port.

I found an old small shop near the harbor.

Illustration for échoppe (small shop)

How to say “small shop” in French

“Small shop” in French is échoppe.

A small, plain market booth, often more makeshift and limited than a regular shop.

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

Example sentences with échoppe

Nous avons acheté du fromage dans une échoppe du marché

We bought cheese at a small shop in the market.

Tips for using échoppe

  • Échoppe has a literary or descriptive tone, while everyday French often uses petite boutique or petit magasin.

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