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"Store (shop)" in French: magasin
le magasin
Note: small: la boutique
Store (shop) in French is le magasin, masculine. Je vais au magasin means I'm going to the store. La boutique often sounds smaller or more specialized.
Errand plan
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How to pronounce magasin
Say it
ma-ga-ZAN
/ma.ɡa.zɛ̃/
Magasin: ma-ga-ZAN with nasal an. Soft g as in garage.
"Store (shop)" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le magasin | the store / shop General shopping place. | General shopping place. |
| au magasin | at / to the store Destination. | Destination. |
| un grand magasin | a department store Galeries-style shops. | Galeries-style shops. |
| la boutique | the boutique / small shop Smaller or fashion shop. | Smaller or fashion shop. |
How to use magasin in real life
- 1Errand plan
Je passe au magasin avant de rentrer.
I'm stopping at the store before going home.
Au magasin for a quick stop.
- 2Gift hunt
Ce magasin vend des cartes jolies.
This store sells nice cards.
Ce magasin for a specific shop.
- 3Closed sign
Le magasin ferme à dix-neuf heures.
The store closes at seven p.m.
Hours with magasin.
Mistakes English speakers make with magasin
Incorrect: Je vais à le magasin.
Correct: Je vais au magasin.
À + le contracts to au.
Incorrect: Le store est ouvert.
Correct: Le magasin est ouvert.
Use magasin for a shop; store in French can mean blinds.
Good to know
Magasin covers most retail. For food you may say supermarché or épicerie instead. Opening hours often pause at midday in smaller towns.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Looking for batteries
ChatPal
Il y a un magasin ouvert près d'ici ?
Is there a store open nearby?
You
Oui, le magasin du coin vend des piles.
Yes, the corner store sells batteries.
ChatPal
On y va. J'ai besoin de piles AA.
Let's go. I need AA batteries.
You
OK, je te suis.
OK, I'll follow you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Store (shop)" in French
How do you say store in French?
Le magasin.
Magasin or boutique?
Magasin is general; boutique often means a smaller specialty shop.
How do you say I'm going to the store?
Je vais au magasin.
How do you pronounce magasin?
ma-ga-ZAN.
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