🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

marché en plein air

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mar-shay ahn pleh air

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Open-Air Market/ˈoʊ.pən ɛr ˈmɑːr.kɪt/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le marché en plein air est très populaire pendant l'été."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A market that is held outdoors, where vendors sell goods directly to consumers.

    "Every Saturday, the town hosts an open-air market featuring local produce and handmade crafts."
  2. 2

    A gathering place for buying and selling goods in an outdoor setting.

    "The open-air market was bustling with people enjoying the fresh air and vibrant atmosphere."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'open-air market' combines 'open-air', which refers to being outside or exposed to the elements, and 'market', derived from the Latin 'mercatus', meaning trade or commerce. The concept has evolved over centuries, with open-air markets being central to trade in many cultures since ancient times.

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