French Conversation · Level 90
58 words
French word
foire
Pronunciation
IPA/fwaʁ/
Meaning
- feminine nounfair
Example
Les enfants adorent aller à la foire du village.
The children love going to the village fair.
More examples
La foire du village commence demain.
The village fair starts tomorrow.
Core concept
A bustling temporary fair where stalls, food, rides, and games bring shopping and amusement together.
Common phrases
aller à la foire
go to the fair
la foire du village
the village fair
Similar words
fête foraine: A traveling fair with rides, stalls, games, and attractions for fun and sightseeing.
marché: A regular market where local produce and everyday goods are sold.
salon: A trade show where businesses display products, provide information, and negotiate deals.
Definition in French
Événement temporaire et public composé de stands et souvent de manèges, où l'on vend des objets, on mange et on s'amuse.
Word origin
French foire comes through Old French from Latin feria, meaning a festival day, and developed for public markets and festivals.
Usage tips
- Foire is feminine, so the phrase is la foire, while fête foraine specifically highlights a fairground with rides and attractions.
Other meanings
- trade fairnoun
- funfairnoun
Related words
- foirerfailverb
- foireuxlousyadjective