How to Say "Boutique" in French

boutique

/bu.tik/feminine

The French word for "boutique" is boutique.

A boutique refers to a small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like.

Meaning: small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Quebec, Canada, the word boutique is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

The noun is feminine, so the definite article is la boutique rather than le.

/bu.tik/

The word boutique shares a distant ancestor with the English word 'apothecary', as both come from the Latin apothēca.
While English speakers use 'boutique' to imply something high-end and trendy, a French person might use boutique to describe any small, standard shop.
The term boutique originates from the Ancient Greek word apothēkē, which referred to a place where things were deposited or stored.

As-tu vu quelqu'un dans la boutique ?
Did you see anyone in the boutique?
This sentence shows how to use boutique when asking if someone was seen inside the shop.
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Ma sœur travaille dans un magasin de vêtements.
My sister works at a clothing store.
J'ai acheté un sac à main dans une boutique de luxe.
I bought a handbag at a luxury boutique.
Cette boutique de mode est magnifique.
This fashion boutique is magnificent.
Je cherche une petite boutique de bijoux.
I am looking for a small jewelry shop.

Chloé and Lucas are walking through a shopping district.

Chloé

Regarde cette jolie boutique, Lucas !
Look at this pretty boutique, Lucas!
Lucas

Oui, elle a l'air très élégante.
Yes, it looks very elegant.
Chloé

Tu veux entrer voir les vêtements ?
Do you want to go inside to see the clothes?
Lucas

D'accord, allons-y.
Okay, let's go.

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