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"Supermarket" in French: supermarché
le supermarché
Supermarket in French is le supermarché, masculine. Je vais au supermarché means I'm going to the supermarket. Faire les courses au supermarché is the weekly shop.
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How to pronounce supermarché
Say it
syu-pehr-mar-SHAY
/sy.pɛʁ.maʁ.ʃe/
Supermarché: syu-pehr-mar-SHAY. Nasal less strong on su; final é like ay.
"Supermarket" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le supermarché | the supermarket Default. | Default. |
| au supermarché | at / to the supermarket Destination. | Destination. |
| faire les courses | to do the grocery shopping Often at a supermarché. | Often at a supermarché. |
| hypermarché | hypermarket Very large store. | Very large store. |
How to use supermarché in real life
- 1Sunday plan
On passe au supermarché avant le déjeuner ?
Shall we stop at the supermarket before lunch?
Au supermarché.
- 2Forgot milk
Le supermarché du coin est encore ouvert.
The corner supermarket is still open.
Le supermarché.
- 3Budget talk
Ce supermarché est moins cher que l'autre.
This supermarket is cheaper than the other one.
Comparing stores.
Mistakes English speakers make with supermarché
Incorrect: Je vais à le supermarché.
Correct: Je vais au supermarché.
À + le → au.
Incorrect: Le supermarket est grand.
Correct: Le supermarché est grand.
Use supermarché.
Good to know
Many French shoppers still mix market days with a weekly supermarché run. Expect bagging your own groceries and paying for sacs if you forget reusable bags.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Splitting the shopping list
ChatPal
Tu vas au supermarché ou moi ?
Are you going to the supermarket or me?
You
J'y vais. Le supermarché ouvre à huit heures.
I'll go. The supermarket opens at eight.
ChatPal
Prends du riz. Je te rembourse.
Get rice. I'll pay you back.
You
OK, envoie la liste.
OK, send the list.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Supermarket" in French
How do you say supermarket in French?
Le supermarché.
How do you say I'm going to the supermarket?
Je vais au supermarché.
Supermarché or hypermarché?
Hypermarché is a larger warehouse-style store.
How do you pronounce supermarché?
syu-pehr-mar-SHAY.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
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