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boutique
A small, often exclusive shop that sells fashionable clothing, jewelry, or other special items.
In der Altstadt hat eine neue Boutique mit Designermode eröffnet.
A new boutique with designer fashion has opened in the old town.
'Boutique' is a loanword from French. This explains its special pronunciation and the feminine form 'die Boutique' in German.
Sie hat sich den Traum von einer eigenen kleinen Boutique erfüllt.
She fulfilled her dream of having her own small boutique.
The word 'Boutique' has an exclusive and fashionable connotation. It does not simply refer to a small shop, but to one with a special, often more expensive or unique selection.
Dieses besondere Kleid habe ich in einer kleinen Boutique in Paris gefunden.
I found this special dress in a small boutique in Paris.
Common verbs used with this word are 'eine Boutique eröffnen' (to open a boutique), 'eine Boutique führen' (to run a boutique), or 'in einer Boutique einkaufen' (to shop in a boutique). Typical adjectives are 'exklusiv' (exclusive), 'schick' (chic), or 'klein' (small).
In dieser Straße gibt es viele schicke Boutiquen.
There are many chic boutiques on this street.
shop / business
Geschäft and Boutique can both refer to a shop. Geschäft is the neutral, broad term for a shop, while Boutique refers to a small and often exclusive shop selling special items. Use Geschäft in general and Boutique when size and specialization are important.
In der kleinen Boutique findet man exklusive Kleidung von jungen Designern.
You can find exclusive clothing by young designers in the small boutique.
In diesem Geschäft findet man Kleidung für die ganze Familie.
You can find clothing for the whole family in this shop.
