Marche aux puces, which literally translates to "flea market," is a popular term used in French to describe outdoor markets where second-hand goods are sold. However, there are various other synonyms used to describe such markets, depending on the locality and the type of products sold. For instance, "vide-grenier" is another French term used to refer to flea markets, while "car boot sales" describes the same markets in the UK. In the United States, markets selling second-hand goods are often called "thrift stores," and "swap meets" entail a similar concept of individuals exchanging second-hand goods. Regardless of the term used, flea markets are an excellent platform to find unique and affordable items.