noun
- Plural of dépanneur; small convenience stores or repair shops, particularly in Quebec and French-speaking regions.
Usage: Canadian French; primarily Quebec usage; may refer to convenience stores selling groceries and beverages, or to repair technicians
Examples
- The depanneurs in Montreal stay open late and sell snacks and drinks.
- She stopped at one of the local depanneurs to buy milk and bread.
- Many depanneurs in Quebec offer both retail goods and repair services.
- The neighborhood has several depanneurs within walking distance.