Meaning
branch office
- local branch of a company or bank
- shop belonging to a larger chain
In a sentence
L'azienda ha aperto una nuova filiale a Torino.
The company opened a new branch in Turin.
Sai dov'è la filiale più vicina?
Do you know where the nearest branch is?
Questa filiale non offre quel servizio.
This branch does not offer that service.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| filiale | feminine · singular |
| filiali | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used for banks, companies, supermarkets, and chains.
- Not the same as figliare or familiare; stress is on -a-.
- Common pattern: filiale di una banca/azienda.