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French bookshop
La librairie – bookshop.

Nouns - Places in Town

Learn French nouns for places in town, from shops to public buildings. Practise gender, articles and spelling so you can describe where you go and ask for directions.

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Fascinating Fact:

“La bibliothèque” is a library, but “la librairie” is a bookshop, they are easy to mix up.

In GCSE Fast French, learning places in town helps you talk about where you go, give simple directions, and understand signs. It also builds confidence with articles and prepositions, such as à, au, à la, aux, dans, and près de.

Key Terms

  • Nom: A noun, the word for a person, place, or thing, such as a shop or a station.
  • Genre: The gender of a noun, masculine or feminine, which affects the article you use.
  • Préposition: A linking word that shows place or movement, such as “to”, “in”, or “near”.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do I say “to the” in French for places in town?

French often uses à plus “the”. À + le becomes au, à + les becomes aux, and you also use à la or à l’ depending on the noun.

How can I learn whether a place noun is masculine or feminine in French?

Learn each place with its article, such as le, la, or l’. Endings can give clues, but the most reliable method is to memorise the article with the noun and check a dictionary when unsure.

What is the difference between “dans” and “à” in French places?

À is used for going to or being at a place in general, while dans means “inside” a place. For example, you can go à a town, but you are dans a building when you are inside it.

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In each question you will be given a word or words in English. All you have to do is choose the French equivalent from the four choices offered.
1 .
Till
Le centre commercial
La charcuterie
La caisse
La circulation
Le centre commercial = shopping centre
La charcuterie = delicatessen
La circulation = traffic
2 .
Library
La bibliothèque
La librairie
Le lèche-vitrine
L’immeuble
La librairie = bookshop
Le lèche-vitrine = window shopping
L’immeuble = block of flats
3 .
Shop window
L’usine
La vitrine
Le vendeur
La vendeuse
L’usine = factory
Le vendeur = shop assistant (male)
La vendeuse = shop assistant (female)
4 .
Newsagent’s
L’embouteillage
L’endroit
L’étage
Le tabac
L’embouteillage = traffic jam
L’endroit = place
L’étage = floor / storey
5 .
Police station
Les commerces
La place
Le commissariat
La poste
Les commerces = shops
La place = square
La poste = post office
6 .
Ground floor
La station-service
Le transport en commun
Le rez-de-chaussée
La zone piétonne
La station-service = service station
Le transport en commun = public transport
La zone piétonne = pedestrian zone
7 .
Town
La pâtisserie
Le quartier
Le rayon
La ville
La pâtisserie = cake shop
Le quartier = quarter / area
Le rayon = department
8 .
Bus station
La gare routière
La gare
Le grand magasin
La grande surface
La gare = railway station
Le grand magasin = department store
La grande surface = superstore
9 .
Town hall
Le marché
La marque
Le musée
La mairie
Le marché = market
La marque = make / label / brand
Le musée = museum
Town hall can also be: l’hôtel de ville
10 .
Building
La bijouterie
Le bâtiment
La boucherie
La boulangerie
La bijouterie = jeweller’s shop
La boucherie = butcher’s shop
La boulangerie = bakery
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - My local area in French

Author:  Graeme Haw
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