niche
/niʃ/
The French adjective niche means pertaining to a market niche.
The word niche is used to describe something that pertains to a specific market niche.
Meaning: pertaining to a market niche (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
/niʃ/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the word can evoke the idea of a 'dog kennel', as niche is the standard French word for a pet's house.
- The word niche originally stems from a verb meaning 'to make a nest'.
- In a non-commercial sense, a niche in French architecture refers to a decorative recess in a wall, often used to hold a statue.
Examples in context
- C'est un marché de niche.It's a niche market.This sentence shows how to describe a niche market using niche.Tatoeba #12425616 by lbdx, translation #2335012 by Hybrid
- C'est un produit de niche.It's a niche product.This sentence shows how to describe a niche product using niche.Tatoeba #10779674 by lbdx, translation #2335010 by Hybrid
- Je me suis souvent demandé pourquoi l'hindouisme ne s'était pas répandu en Asie de l'Est, comme a fait le bouddhisme. J'avais tendance à penser que l'animisme en Extrême-Orient remplissait la niche de ce qui serait l'hindouisme.I often wondered why Hinduism did not spread far and wide in East Asia, as did Buddhism. I tended to think that Animism in the Far East filled the niche of what would be Hinduism.This sentence illustrates the concept of filling a niche using niche.Tatoeba #10614252 by nonong, translation #10614251 by nonong
- Notre entreprise se concentre sur le créneau des produits bio.Our company focuses on the organic products niche.
- Dans le microcosme du cinéma d'art, elle est une actrice très appréciée.In the art cinema niche, she is a highly regarded actress.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are discussing a new business idea.
- GabrielC'est un service très niche, non ?It's a very niche service, isn't it?
- ChloéOui, mais la clientèle est fidèle.Yes, but the clientele is loyal.
- GabrielLe marketing niche fonctionne souvent mieux.Niche marketing often works better.
- ChloéJe suis d'accord avec toi, Gabriel.I agree with you, Gabriel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry niche, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries niche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
