Bon marché
Example: Ce magasin vend des vêtements bon marché et de bonne qualité.
Definition
"Bon marché" is a French adjective phrase meaning inexpensive or low in price, often implying good value. It describes goods or services that are affordable without necessarily sacrificing quality, as in "This store sells bon marché clothes that are also of good quality."
Etymology
The phrase "bon marché" literally translates to "good deal" or "good market" in French. It combines "bon," meaning good, and "marché," meaning market or price. It originated from the idea of finding good value at the market, emphasizing affordability and benefit.
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"Bon marché" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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