What does "grand magasin" mean in French?
"grand magasin" is the French word for "department store".
grand magasin /ɡʁˈɑ̃maɡazˈɛ̃/ · noun · CEFR A2. French translation of "department store".
See also: Translation page (English → French)
Translation and Meaning
- Word: grand magasin
- Language: French
- Meaning: department store
- IPA: /ɡʁˈɑ̃maɡazˈɛ̃/
- CEFR Level: A2
- Part of speech: noun
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Example Sentences
- J'ai acheté une nouvelle veste au grand magasin. English: I bought a new jacket at the department store.
- Le grand magasin a plusieurs étages. English: The department store has several floors.
- Nous sommes allés au grand magasin hier. English: We went to the department store yesterday.
When and How to Use "grand magasin"
Use "grand magasin" when you want to talk about "department store" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in A2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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What CEFR level is "grand magasin"?
"grand magasin" is tagged at CEFR A2 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.
What part of speech is "grand magasin"?
"grand magasin" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.
Can you show "grand magasin" in a sentence?
J'ai acheté une nouvelle veste au grand magasin.
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