Also means
manufacture
Usage Note
Fabrique denotes a manufacturing site, often for goods like chocolate, textiles, or ceramics — slightly more artisanal in connotation than usine (industrial factory). De fabrique means 'factory-made'. In a church context, la fabrique historically refers to the council managing church property.
Examples
"Cette fabrique produit du chocolat depuis 1890."
Natural Translation
This factory has been producing chocolate since 1890.
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