On arrive chez le fromager,
Now the cheese shop.
Language note: The phrase 'chez le fromager' uses 'chez', indicating 'at the place of', a common way to talk about shops.
Culture note: Cheese is a fundamental part of French culture, with specific stores ('fromageries') dedicated to it.
Context: Approaching a cheese shop, they peek at the enticing selection.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
On
[on]
We
Used to refer to a group including the speaker.
On va au cinéma ce soir.
We are going to the cinema tonight.
arrive
[a-reev]
arrive
Come to a certain place.
Enfin, nous arrivons à Paris.
Finally, we arrive in Paris.
chez
[sheh]
at
A preposition indicating location or direction towards.
Elle est chez elle.
She is at her home.
le
[luh]
the
The article used for specific references.
Le fromager vend du fromage.
The cheesemonger sells cheese.
fromager
[fro-maj-e]
cheesemonger
A person who specializes and sells cheese.
Le fromager a recommandé un fromage spécial.
The cheesemonger recommended a special cheese.
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