Miscellaneous

Why is it called a flee market?

2 Answers
ANSWER

The term "flea market" originated with the French "marché aux puces". It translates to "market of the fleas", and referred to the likely flea-infested used merchandise.

{{ relativeTimeResolver(1571104339196) }}
LIVE
Points points 210
Rating 0

Flea market comes from the French, marché aux puces, a name originally given to a market in Paris which specialized in shabby second-hand goods. The kind that might contain fleas.

{{ relativeTimeResolver(1585284439673) }}
LIVE
Points points 141
Rating 0
Sign-in to view all answers
Similar Questions
Miscellaneous • 1 Answer
ANSWER
Miscellaneous • 1 Answer
ANSWER
Miscellaneous • 1 Answer
ANSWER
Miscellaneous • 2 Answers
ANSWER
Miscellaneous • 1 Answer
ANSWER

Join Alexa Answers

Help make Alexa smarter and share your knowledge with the world

LEARN MORE

Help Center Conditions of Use Privacy Notice

© 2010 - 2021, Amazon.com, inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.