French Conversation · Level 103
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French word
arcade
Pronunciation
IPA/aʁkad/
Meaning
- feminine nounshopping arcade
Example
On se retrouve dans l'arcade pour faire du shopping.
Let's meet in the shopping arcade to go shopping.
More examples
La boutique se situe près de l'arcade du centre-ville.
The shop is situated near the downtown shopping arcade.
Core concept
A covered passage that works like a compact shopping street, with a continuous row of stores.
Common phrases
l'arcade du centre-ville
downtown shopping arcade
arcade historique
historic shopping arcade
Similar words
passage: A short covered walkway inside or between buildings.
galerie: A broad indoor corridor lined with shops or exhibition spaces.
centre commercial: A large commercial complex with many shops indoors and outdoors.
rue commerçante: An outdoor street lined with shops.
Definition in French
Passage couvert bordé de boutiques formant une rue commerçante intérieure.
Word origin
French arcade developed from the architectural meaning of an arched passage, ultimately from Latin arcus, meaning "bow" or "arch."
Usage tips
- English arcade often suggests a gaming venue, but French arcade in this context means a covered shopping passage; a gaming venue is une salle d'arcade.
Other meanings
- arcadenoun