La boutique hors taxes
Example: J'ai acheté des souvenirs dans la boutique hors taxes de l'aéroport.
Definition
"La boutique hors taxes" refers to a duty-free shop located in airports or other travel hubs where goods can be purchased without the addition of certain local taxes or duties. These shops offer travelers the opportunity to buy items like souvenirs, perfumes, or alcohol at reduced prices before departure.
Etymology
The phrase "la boutique hors taxes" comes from French, where "boutique" means shop and "hors taxes" translates to "outside taxes." This term originated to describe stores that sell products exempt from local taxes, especially in international travel contexts, making it popular among travelers seeking tax-free purchases.
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"La boutique hors taxes" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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the duty-free shop