You'll often hear the word foire in French to talk about a fair. This isn't just any fair; it's a place where goods are sold, sometimes with fun entertainment too. Think of a country fair or a trade fair.
It's a useful word to know, especially if you're talking about local events or markets. You might encounter it in everyday conversations about what's happening in a town.
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Nous irons à la foire agricole ce week-end pour voir les animaux et les produits locaux.
We will go to the agricultural fair this weekend to see the animals and local products.
foire agricole: agricultural fair. This shows how 'foire' can be specified with an adjective.
La foire aux livres attire des milliers de visiteurs chaque année, à la recherche de bonnes affaires littéraires.
The book fair attracts thousands of visitors every year, looking for literary bargains.
foire aux livres: book fair. 'aux' (à + les) indicates a fair *for* books.
Les enfants étaient ravis de monter dans les manèges à la foire foraine.
The children were delighted to ride the rides at the funfair.
foire foraine: funfair/carnival. 'Foraine' refers to something itinerant or traveling.
Ne manquez pas la foire de Noël, où vous pourrez trouver des cadeaux uniques et déguster du vin chaud.
Don't miss the Christmas fair, where you can find unique gifts and enjoy mulled wine.
foire de Noël: Christmas fair. 'De' indicates possession or type.
La foire internationale de l'automobile présente les dernières innovations du secteur.
The international automobile fair presents the latest innovations in the sector.
foire internationale de l'automobile: international automobile fair. This is a longer, more specific fair name.
On a passé toute la journée à la foire médiévale, vêtus de costumes d'époque.
We spent the whole day at the medieval fair, dressed in period costumes.
foire médiévale: medieval fair. Another example of 'foire' combined with an adjective.
Le marché des puces est un type de foire où l'on vend des objets d'occasion.
The flea market is a type of fair where second-hand items are sold.
type de foire: type of fair. This shows how 'foire' can be a general category.
Malgré la pluie, la foire artisanale a connu un grand succès, avec de nombreux exposants et visiteurs.
Despite the rain, the craft fair was a great success, with many exhibitors and visitors.
foire artisanale: craft fair. 'Artisanale' specifies the type of goods sold.
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Nous allons à la foire demain.
We are going to the fair (tomorrow).
La foire est ouverte jusqu'à 18h.
The fair is open (until 6 PM).
J'ai acheté ce produit à la foire.
I bought this product (at the fair).
Il y a beaucoup de monde à la foire.
There are many people (at the fair).
La foire de Paris est très célèbre.
The Paris fair is very (famous).
On a mangé des crêpes à la foire.
We ate crepes (at the fair).
La foire aux antiquités est en ville.
The antique fair is (in town).
Qu'est-ce qu'il y a à la foire cette année ?
What is there (at the fair this year)?
Nous avons passé un bon moment à la foire.
We had a good time (at the fair).
La foire attire beaucoup de visiteurs.
The fair attracts many (visitors).
사용법
The word foire is commonly used to describe a fair or a market, often with a festive atmosphere. It can refer to a trade fair, an agricultural fair, or a funfair. You might hear it in contexts like 'la foire du livre' (the book fair) or 'la foire agricole' (the agricultural fair).
A common mistake is confusing foire with 'fête' (celebration/party). While a fair can be festive, foire specifically implies a commercial aspect or an exhibition. Another mistake is using it for a 'county fair' in the American sense, which might be better translated as 'fête foraine' or 'fête de comté' depending on the specific activities.
셀프 테스트 6 질문
Listen for 'foire' in the context of an agricultural event.
Identify 'foire' in the context of a Christmas event.
Listen for 'foire' in relation to books.
Read this aloud:
Je suis allé à la foire et j'ai acheté des produits locaux.
Focus: foire (fwahr)
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Read this aloud:
La foire médiévale était très animée avec des spectacles de chevaliers.
Focus: médiévale (mey-dyay-val)
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Read this aloud:
Est-ce que la foire est ouverte le dimanche?
Focus: ouverte (oo-vert)
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관련 콘텐츠
business 관련 단어
à crédit
B1With deferred payment; on credit.
à défaut de
B1In the absence of; for lack of.
à jour
A2Up to date; current.
à la fois...et
B1Both...and.
à la suite de
B1Following; as a result of.
à l'exception de
B1With the exception of, except for.
à l'export
B1For export; relating to exporting.
à l'import
B1For import; relating to importing.
à l'ordre de
B1Payable to; specifies the beneficiary of a payment (e.g., on a check).
à mon avis
A2In my opinion; according to my point of view.
