French word

échoppe

Pronunciation

IPA/eʃɔp/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsmall shop

Example

J'ai trouvé une vieille échoppe près du port.

I found an old small shop near the harbor.

Illustration for échoppe (small shop)

More examples

Nous avons acheté du fromage dans une échoppe du marché

We bought cheese at a small shop in the market.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • une petite échoppe

    a small shop

  • une vieille échoppe

    an old small shop

Similar words

boutique: A small shop specializing in clothing or miscellaneous goods.
magasin: A large shop with a broad range of products and a spacious sales area.
kiosque: A small outdoor kiosk selling newspapers, magazines, or drinks.
étal: A market stall or display area for selling vegetables or fruit.

Definition in French

Petite boutique modeste, souvent installée dans la rue, sur un marché ou sous la forme d'un étal, où l'on vend des objets ou des denrées en petite quantité.

Word origin

The word developed from Old French eschoppe, borrowed from Middle Dutch schoppe for a shed, booth, or stall.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • stallnoun

Opposites

  • supermarchésupermarketnoun
  • grand magasindepartment storenoun

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