French word

entrepôt

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃tʁəpo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwarehouse

Example

Nous devons vider l'entrepôt avant la livraison.

We must empty the warehouse before delivery.

Illustration for entrepôt (warehouse)

More examples

Les employés travaillent dans l'entrepôt toute la journée.

The employees work in the warehouse all day.

Core concept

A secure commercial building where goods wait on shelves or pallets before sale, delivery, or shipment.

Common phrases

  • entrepôt de marchandises

    goods warehouse

  • dans l'entrepôt

    in the warehouse

Similar words

magasin: A building or sales area where goods are sold to the general public.
dépôt: A place for storing items temporarily or on a small scale.
réserve: A room or space behind a store or facility for keeping stock.
stock: Goods or supplies held by a store or company for sale or future use.

Definition in French

Espace fermé où des marchandises sont entreposées pour conservation, vente ou expédition ultérieure.

Word origin

Entrepôt comes from French entreposer, formed with entre- and poser, and developed as the noun for a place where goods are put for storage.

Usage tips

  • Entrepôt is masculine, but its singular article elides before the vowel: un entrepôt, l'entrepôt, and cet entrepôt.

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