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succursale

branch (of a company)

noun soo-kyoor-SAL Rare
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Origin: Medieval Latin 'succursale', from 'succurrere' (to come to aid).

Also means

subsidiary

Usage Note

Succursale refers specifically to a branch office or subsidiary of a business — une succursale de banque — as opposed to la maison mère (the head office). It is feminine, and the plural is des succursales. In retail contexts, une enseigne à succursales multiples means a chain store.

Examples

"La banque a ouvert une nouvelle succursale en banlieue."

Natural Translation

The bank opened a new branch in the suburbs.

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