French word

kiosque

Pronunciation

IPA/kjɔsk/

Meaning

  • masculine nounkiosk

Example

Je vais au kiosque pour acheter un journal.

I am going to the kiosk to buy a newspaper.

Illustration for kiosque (kiosk)

More examples

Le kiosque du coin est toujours ouvert.

The corner kiosk is always open.

Core concept

A modest public stand on a street corner or square, with printed news arranged at its opening.

Common phrases

  • au kiosque

    to the kiosk

  • kiosque à journaux

    newsstand

  • devant le kiosque

    in front of the kiosk

Similar words

magasin: An indoor store selling a range of goods, such as clothing and food.
bureau de tabac: A small shop selling tobacco, stamps, newspapers, and similar items.
marchand de journaux: A person or shop specializing in selling newspapers and magazines.
étal: A simple market or roadside stand displaying fruit and other goods for sale.

Definition in French

Petit local, souvent installé au coin d'une rue ou sur une place, destiné à la vente de journaux, magazines et petits articles.

Word origin

French borrowed kiosque from Turkish köşk, a word ultimately from Persian kūšk for a pavilion, then extended it to this kind of stand.

Usage tips

  • French kiosque often means a newspaper stand, while English kiosk also commonly refers to a self-service machine.

Other meanings

  • newsstandnoun

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