How to Say ‘At the butcher's’ in French
Chez le boucher
sheh le boo-SHAY
[sheh le boo-SHAY]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Chez' is used to denote going to someone's place or business.
🇫🇷 In France: Butchers ('bouchers') in France can be specialized, offering a wide range of high-quality meats.
Phrase Breakdown
Chez
[sheh]
At
Indicates direction or position, often a place.
Chez Paul, il fait toujours beau.
At Paul's, it's always nice.
le
[le]
the
A definite article indicating a specific noun.
Le magasin est fermé.
The store is closed.
boucher
[boo-SHAY]
butcher
A person who sells and sometimes prepares meat.
Je vais chez le boucher pour acheter du bœuf.
I go to the butcher to buy beef.
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