crémerie
The English phrase "dairy store" is translated into French as crémerie.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term laiterie is used to describe a dairy store in Belgium, Switzerland and parts of Quebec in Canada. In parts of Quebec, you may hear crémerie to describe a dairy store.
Did you know?
- In Quebec, a crémerie often refers specifically to a shop that sells ice cream and frozen treats, functioning more like an ice cream parlor than a dairy store.
- The French language uses the suffix -erie to denote both a place of manufacture and a place of sale, which is why crémerie can mean both a creamery and a dairy shop.
- France has a specific term laiterie-fromagerie for shops that combine the sale of milk products and aged cheeses, reflecting the cultural importance of cheese varieties.
Examples in context
- Je recherche une crèmerie qui vend des produits laitiers biologiquesI am looking for a dairy store that sells organic dairy products
- Pouvez-vous me recommander une laiterie pour acheter des produits laitiers frais?Can you recommend a dairy store to buy fresh dairy products?
- Je vais passer au magasin de produits laitiers pour acheter du beurreI am going to the dairy store to buy some butter
- Je vais à la crémerie.I am going to the dairy store.
- Cette crémerie vend du bon fromage.This dairy store sells good cheese.
- La crémerie est ouverte le dimanche.The dairy store is open on Sundays.
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are planning their grocery shopping.
- HugoEst-ce que tu peux aller à la crémerie ?Can you go to the dairy store?
- LéaOui, j'ai besoin de crème fraîche.Yes, I need some heavy cream.
- HugoParfait, la crémerie est juste à côté.Perfect, the dairy store is just nearby.
- LéaJe reviens tout de suite.I will be right back.
