friperie

la friperie
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. thrift shop
Nous adorons aller chiner dans les friperies du quartier.We love to go bargain hunting in the local thrift shops.
b. thrift store
Julie a trouvé une robe vintage dans une friperie.Julie found a vintage dress in a thrift store.
c. secondhand clothing shop
J'ai acheté cette veste de marque à la friperie.I bought this designer jacket at the secondhand clothing shop.
d. secondhand clothing store
Il y a plusieurs bonnes friperies dans ce quartier.There are several good secondhand clothing stores in this neighborhood.
a. secondhand clothing (uncountable)
On dit qu'un bon moyen d’économiser de l’argent est d'acheter de la friperie plutôt que des vêtements neufs.People say that a good way to save money is to buy secondhand clothing instead of new clothes.
b. secondhand clothes
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
J'achète de la friperie pour mes enfants qui grandissent trop vite.I buy secondhand clothes for my children, who are growing too fast.
c. used clothing (uncountable)
Ma cousine vend des dessus-de-lit faits de friperies.My cousin sells quilts made of used clothing.
d. used clothes
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
Vous pouvez faire don de vos friperies à cette organisation caritative.You can donate your used clothes to this charitable organization.
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