How to Say ‘Go see the grocer Collignon,’ in French
Allez voir l'épicier Collignon,
💬 Usage Tip: 'Allez voir' is a directive, encouraging someone to visit or inquire.
🇫🇷 In France: Grocers are well-known figures in French neighborhoods, often knowing local affairs.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Allez
[ah-le]
Go
To move or travel towards a place.
Allez tout droit.
Go straight ahead.
voir
[vwar]
see
To visit or meet someone.
Je vais voir un ami.
I am going to see a friend.
l'
[l']
the
Used before singular when the item is known.
L'homme est là.
The man is there.
épicier
[ay-pee-see-ay]
grocer
A person who sells food in a store.
L'épicier vend des fruits.
The grocer sells fruits.
Collignon
[ko-lee-nyon]
Collignon
A surname, could refer to a person or business.
Collignon est bien connu ici.
Collignon is well-known here.
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