French Conversation · Level 55
73 words
French word
stocker
Pronunciation
IPA/stoke/
Meaning
- verbstore
Example
Je vais stocker ces valises dans le garage.
I am going to store these suitcases in the garage.
More examples
Il vaut mieux stocker les aliments dans le réfrigérateur.
It is better to store food in the refrigerator.
Core concept
Boxes, supplies, or data placed in a designated store space and kept ready for later use.
Common phrases
stocker des fichiers
store files
stocker sur le cloud
store in the cloud
stocker des aliments
store food
Similar words
garder: Hold on to something and keep it in one's possession.
conserver: Preserve food or resources to prevent spoilage over time.
sauvegarder: Back up data or files so they can be recovered if lost.
Definition in French
Mettre des choses ou des ressources dans un espace, physique ou numérique, pour les garder disponibles ultérieurement.
Word origin
French stocker comes from French stock, borrowed from English stock, with the productive French verb ending -er.
Usage tips
- In current French, stocker applies naturally to luggage, files, photos, and data, while conserver more often emphasizes keeping something intact or preserved.