French word

parfumerie

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁfyməʁi/

Meaning

  • feminine nounperfume shop

Example

Je vais à la parfumerie.

I'm going to the perfume shop.

Illustration for parfumerie (perfume shop)

More examples

Elle travaille dans une parfumerie.

She works in a perfume shop.

Core concept

A specialist fragrance store where customers test scents and receive advice before choosing a product.

Common phrases

  • aller à la parfumerie

    go to the perfume shop

  • acheter un parfum à la parfumerie

    buy a perfume at the perfume shop

Similar words

parfum: A liquid fragrance worn on the body for its scent.
pharmacie: A shop that sells medicines and hygiene products.
boutique: A small shop specializing in particular types of goods.

Definition in French

Établissement dédié à la vente de fragrances et d'articles liés au parfum, offrant souvent des échantillons et des conseils.

Word origin

The noun parfumerie derives from parfum plus -erie, a French suffix used for places and businesses connected with an activity.

Usage tips

  • The final -erie in parfumerie sounds roughly like "ree" with a French r, not like the English ending in "perfumery".

Other meanings

  • cosmetics storenoun

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