French word

produit

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁodɥi/

Meaning

  • masculine nounproduct

Example

Le magasin vend ce produit.

The store sells this product.

Illustration for produit (product)

More examples

Ce produit est fabriqué localement.

This product is made locally.

Core concept

Something produced and presented as a purchasable good, whether crafted, manufactured, or harvested.

Common phrases

  • produit alimentaire

    food product

  • produit local

    local product

Similar words

article: A particular item separately shown and offered in a store or catalog.
marchandise: Goods transported or exchanged as part of commercial trade.
objet: A physical object or implement that can be held.

Definition in French

Article offert à la vente, qu'il soit industriel, artisanal ou agricole, et destiné à être acheté.

Word origin

The noun produit derives from the past participle of produire and ultimately from Latin productum, something brought forth, later extended to a commercial good.

Usage tips

  • Produit commonly takes a specifying phrase with de, as in produit de beauté or produit de saison, to identify the kind of good.

Other meanings

  • itemnoun

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