stand
/stɑ̃d/masculine
In French, the word for booth is stand. Wiktionary also lists échoppe.
Meaning: a small stall for the display and sale of goods (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| stand | /stɑ̃d/ | masculine |
| échoppe | /e.ʃɔp/ | feminine |
stand refers to a small stall used for the display and sale of goods. It is a versatile term used for markets, exhibitions or food stalls. You can also use it in compound nouns to specify the type of booth, such as stand de presse for a newsstand.
Which one should you use?
stand is the most common and neutral term for a booth or stall. In contrast, échoppe refers specifically to a very small, often traditional or old-fashioned, street stall or shop.
How does it change in a sentence?
stand is a masculine noun, while échoppe is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/stɑ̃d/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use stand to refer to an enclosed compartment like a telephone booth or a changing booth. In those cases, the French word is cabine.
Did you know?
- The French word stand is an anglicism. It was borrowed directly from the English word 'stand' to describe exhibition displays.
- The term échoppe often carries a romantic or nostalgic connotation. It evokes the image of an old-fashioned, charming street stall rather than a modern commercial display.
Examples in context
- Tom va au stand, parce qu'il veut voir l'auteur.Tom goes to the booth because he wants to see the author.This sentence shows how to use stand when someone is visiting a booth to see an author.Tatoeba #6326967 by felix63, translation #6774757 by Eccles17
- Où se trouve le stand XYZ ?Where is the XYZ booth located?
- Je vous retrouverai au kiosque à journaux.I'll meet you at the newspaper booth.
- Il y a une cabine téléphonique là-bas.There is a phone booth over there.
- Je vais prendre des photos dans la cabine.I'm going to take some photos in the booth.
- Le policier se trouve dans la guérite.The police officer is in the booth.
- Le stand de fleurs est magnifique.The flower booth is magnificent.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are walking through a local market.
- NathanRegarde ce stand de bijoux, Emma.Look at this jewelry booth, Emma.
- EmmaOh, il est très joli !Oh, it is very pretty!
- NathanVeux-tu acheter un cadeau ?Do you want to buy a gift?
- EmmaOui, je vais regarder.Yes, I'm going to look.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “booth” translations and entries stand, échoppe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries stand, échoppe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
