French word

stand

Pronunciation

IPA/stɑ̃d/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstall

Example

Ils ont acheté des bonbons au stand de la fête foraine.

They bought candy at a stall at the fair.

Illustration for stand (stall)

More examples

Pour le festival, chaque stand doit respecter les règles de sécurité alimentaire.

For the festival, each stand must comply with food safety rules.

Core concept

A temporary outdoor booth or counter where goods are displayed and sold.

Common phrases

  • un stand de nourriture

    a food stand

  • un stand de légumes

    a vegetable stand

Similar words

étal: A counter or stall where goods are displayed and sold directly.
kiosque: A small kiosk selling newspapers, magazines, or drinks near a station or in a park.
buvette: A temporary outdoor stand selling drinks and light snacks.

Definition in French

Cabane, table ou espace aménagé pour vendre des articles, souvent temporaire et installé à l'extérieur lors d'événements populaires.

Word origin

French stand is borrowed from English stand and acquired the specialized sense of a booth or counter for selling or displaying goods at an event.

Usage tips

  • The noun is masculine: un stand, with des stands in the plural.

Other meanings

  • boothnoun

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