How to say “local” in French. Speak better French now! 🇫🇷 The French word local / locale / locaux / locales means local — but French often uses a few other very natural words too. Un produit local A local product Les produits locaux A local restaurant La population locale The local population 👉 Du coin = local area / from around here (literally of the corner, like a corner shop) This one is very common and very French. Un café du coin A local cafe Un restaurant du coin A local restaurant Les