magasin d'électronique
The English phrase electronics store is translated into French as magasin d'électronique.
This phrase refers to a retail shop that sells electronic devices and equipment.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of magasin (store), de (of) and électronique (electronics).
Which one should you use?
While magasin d'électronique is the standard term, you can use boutique d'électronique to refer to a smaller or more specialized electronics shop. For a large specialized electronics store, the formal expression Grande surface spécialisée dans l'électronique is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, use magasins d'électronique. You add an s to magasin but keep électronique in the singular, as it refers to the general category of electronics.
Did you know?
- The root of magasin comes from the Arabic maḵzan, meaning 'storeroom'. This word entered French via Italian merchants who built warehouses in the ports of the Maghreb.
- French uses the singular électronique in magasin d'électronique because it treats electronics as an abstract field of science and technology rather than a collection of items.
Examples in context
- Je travaillais dans un magasin d'électronique.I used to work in an electronics store.This sentence uses magasin d'électronique to describe a former place of employment.Tatoeba #5304983 by Aiji, translation #2539001 by CK
- Je recherche un magasin d'électronique où je peux acheter un nouvel ordinateurI'm looking for an electronics store where I can buy a new computer
- Oui, il y a un grand magasin d'électronique juste à côté de la station de métro.Yes, there is a large electronics store right next to the subway station.
- Il y a un nouveau magasin d'électronique ici.There is a new electronics store here.
- Je cherche un magasin d'électronique pour acheter un casque.I am looking for an electronics store to buy headphones.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are walking in the city center.
- EmmaTu connais un bon magasin d'électronique dans le quartier ?Do you know a good electronics store in the neighborhood?
- GabrielOui, il y en a un juste au coin de la rue.Yes, there is one just around the corner.
- EmmaParfait, j'ai besoin d'un nouvel ordinateur.Perfect, I need a new computer.
- GabrielAlors, allons-y ensemble.Then, let's go there together.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries magasin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
