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"Market" in French: marché
le marché
Market in French is le marché, masculine. Je vais au marché means I'm going to the market. Marché can also mean deal: c'est un bon marché, or the economy: le marché du travail.
Saturday morning
On se retrouve au marché à neuf heures.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce marché
Say it
mar-SHAY
/maʁ.ʃe/
Marché: mar-SHAY. Soft ch as sh; final é like ay.
"Market" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le marché | the market Food market / marketplace. | Food market / marketplace. |
| au marché | at / to the market Destination. | Destination. |
| marché couvert | covered market Indoor halls. | Indoor halls. |
| bon marché | cheap / a bargain Price talk. | Price talk. |
How to use marché in real life
- 1Saturday morning
On se retrouve au marché à neuf heures.
We'll meet at the market at nine.
Au marché.
- 2Buying produce
Ce marché a les meilleurs fromages.
This market has the best cheeses.
Ce marché.
- 3Rain plan
S'il pleut, on va au marché couvert.
If it rains, we'll go to the covered market.
Marché couvert.
Mistakes English speakers make with marché
Incorrect: Je vais à le marché.
Correct: Je vais au marché.
À + le → au.
Incorrect: Le market est fermé.
Correct: Le marché est fermé.
Use marché.
Good to know
French marchés are social: greet the vendor, ask to taste cheese, bring a bag. Morning hours are peak; many wrap up by early afternoon.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing where to shop
ChatPal
Supermarché ou marché aujourd'hui ?
Supermarket or market today?
You
Marché. Je veux des fruits mûrs.
Market. I want ripe fruit.
ChatPal
OK. Le marché du canal est sympa.
OK. The canal market is nice.
You
On y va à pied.
We'll walk there.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Market" in French
How do you say market in French?
Le marché.
How do you say at the market?
Au marché.
What is bon marché?
It means cheap / a good deal.
How do you pronounce marché?
mar-SHAY.
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