épicerie

French

Etymology

From épice (spice) + -erie, literally spice shop, as originally sold spices.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /e.pi.sʁi/
  • Hyphenation: é‧pi‧cerie
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Noun

épicerie f (plural épiceries)

  1. bodega, convenience store, grocery store (specialty food shop)
    Synonym: (Louisiana) grocerie f
    Dressez une liste d’épicerie et essayez de vous y tenir quand vous vous rendez à l’épicerie.
    Make a shopping list and try to stick to it when you go to the grocery store.

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