épiceriecommon nounSyllable DecompositionépicerieEtymologyexpandsee épice and -erie.Definitions1. Trade in spices and a large number of staple consumer goods.expandIl se dirigea vers l'une des cahutes qu'il jugea devoir être une boutique d'épicerie. }}2. A store where this trade is carried on.by extensionexpand3. All kinds of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, as well as sugar, honey, coffee and all food substances that came from distant countries.expand4. A generic term that denotes:expand5. A small village, neighborhood or suburban store, generally belonging to a network of branch stores (Les Économiques, l'Économie Moderne...) or cooperatives (the Coopérateurs), which sold all the food products, fresh or canned dairy products, beverages, laundry detergent, hygiene products and small drugstore items... necessary for everyday life. (Today, they are franchised and generally called convenience stores.)flags.vieilliexpandJe n'ai plus de farine, peux tu aller m'en chercher à l'épicerie. Tu la feras mettre sur le compte.6. Aisle in a large commercial outlet (Supermarket, Hypermarket) that groups together food products, condiments, canned goods...expandVous trouverez les conserves de poisson au rayon épicerie.7. Supermarket or market.flags.QuébecexpandFaudrait aller à l'épicerie acheter d'la nourriture, on en manque.SynonympulperiaPluralépiceriesTranslationsgerman:Lebensmittelgeschäftenglish:convenience storespanish:mercadoportuguese:armazém