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No. 8,821 in French

bouquinistes

"Bouquinistes" are sellers of secondhand and antique books, typically located along the banks of the Seine in Paris.

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  • Les bouquinistes vendent des livres anciens sur les quais de la Seine.

    The booksellers sell ancient books along the banks of the Seine.

    Here, 'bouquinistes' refers to vendors specialized in selling old or rare books, commonly found by riverside in Paris.

  • Je me suis arrêté chez les bouquinistes pour chercher une édition rare de ce roman.

    I stopped by the booksellers to search for a rare edition of this novel.

    In this sentence, 'bouquinistes' indicates specific establishments or kiosks where books are sold, emphasizing the variety and rarity of their collections.

  • La tradition des bouquinistes attire de nombreux touristes chaque année.

    The tradition of the booksellers attracts many tourists every year.

    Here, 'bouquinistes' is used to highlight the cultural and historical essence of these vendors in relation to tourism and tradition.

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