French word

succursale

Pronunciation

IPA/sykyʁsal/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbranch

Example

La banque a ouvert une nouvelle succursale près de chez moi.

The bank opened a new branch near my home.

Illustration for succursale (branch)

More examples

Je dois aller à la succursale ce matin.

I have to go to the branch this morning.

Core concept

A regional outlet carrying out services for a company while remaining answerable to its headquarters.

Common phrases

  • aller à la succursale

    go to the branch

  • contacter la succursale

    contact the branch

Similar words

agence: A local agency offering face-to-face assistance and paperwork services.
guichet: A counter where customers handle payments and other procedures in person.
magasin: A retail store selling products to the public.

Definition in French

Lieu d'activité d'une entreprise implanté hors du siège et destiné à fournir des services locaux sous l'autorité du siège.

Word origin

The noun developed from Medieval Latin succursalis, formed from Latin succurrere, 'to run to help', for something serving as an auxiliary branch.

Usage tips

  • Succursale is more specific than agence because it emphasizes an establishment under a company's central authority.

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