marchés
The English phrase markets is translated into French as marchés.
The term marché can refer to both a physical marketplace and an abstract economic market. You can use it in various descriptive contexts, such as Les marchés animés (lively markets), Les marchés pittoresques (picturesque markets), Les marchés traditionnels (traditional markets), Les marchés de plein air (outdoor markets) or Les marchés locaux (the local markets).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is marché. The plural form marchés is achieved by adding an s to marché.
Did you know?
- A marché aux puces is a 'flea market', but the term literally translates to 'market for fleas', referencing the dusty, old clothes where insects might hide.
- In French, the word marché can also mean a 'deal' or a 'bargain' in a non-economic sense, such as when two children make a 'marché' to swap toys.
- In France, the phrase faire le marché does not just mean to go to the 'markets' but describes the specific ritual of spending a morning selecting fresh produce from various vendors.
Examples in context
- Comment réagiront les marchés ?How will the markets react?This example shows how to ask about the reaction of the marchés.Tatoeba #11929304 by lbdx, translation #5738378 by CM
- Le marchandage est courant sur les marchés.Haggling is common in markets.This sentence illustrates that haggling is a common activity in marchés.Tatoeba #11297935 by lbdx, translation #7031102 by Hybrid
- Les marchés à terme des matières premières sont devenus hautement spéculatifs.Commodity futures markets have become highly speculative.This example uses the term in the context of commodity futures marchés.Tatoeba #750952 by Cocorico, translation #1300780 by siggg
- J'adore aller aux marchés le dimancheI love going to the markets on Sundays
- Les marchés de cette ville sont réputés pour leur variété de produits fraisThe markets in this town are known for their variety of fresh produce
- Allons aux marchés ce week-endLet's go to the markets this weekend
- J'aime faire mes courses aux marchés locauxI like shopping at the local markets
- Avez-vous des produits bio?Do you have organic products?
- Où est le marché le plus proche?Where is the nearest market?
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are discussing their plans for the weekend.
- HugoOn va faire un tour aux marchés samedi ?Shall we take a look at the markets on Saturday?
- ChloéOui, j'adore les produits frais des marchés.Yes, I love the fresh produce from the markets.
- HugoLequel préfères-tu visiter, Chloé ?Which one do you prefer to visit, Chloé?
- ChloéLe marché bio est le meilleur.The organic market is the best.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
