French Conversation · Level 121
59 words
French word
stock
Pronunciation
IPA/stɔk/
Meaning
- masculine nouninventory
Example
Il reste du stock dans l'entrepôt.
Some inventory remains in the warehouse.
More examples
Le magasin affiche une rupture de stock pour cet article.
The store displays an out-of-stock notice for this item.
Core concept
Goods gathered and held in one place until they are sold or used.
Common phrases
en stock
in stock
rupture de stock
out of stock
Similar words
réserve: A reserve of goods or resources kept for later use.
marchandise: Products or goods intended to be sold.
Definition in French
Réserve matérielle détenue par un magasin ou un entrepôt en vue d'une utilisation ou d'une vente future.
Word origin
French stock is borrowed from English stock, which comes from Old English stocc, meaning a post or log, and later developed commercial senses for stored goods.
Usage tips
- Stock is masculine, so the usual form is le stock, and en stock means that goods are currently available.