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    Chaland (en. Barge)

    /ʃa.lɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Boat used for transporting goods on rivers.
    The chaland was sailing slowly on the river.
    Le chaland naviguait lentement sur le fleuve.
    Potential customer in a store or restaurant.
    The chalands were attracted by the promotions in the window.
    Les chalands étaient attirés par les promotions de la vitrine.
    verb

    Etymology

    The word 'chaland' comes from the Old French 'chaland', meaning 'boat' or 'ship'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    passing customer
    A customer who does not stop for long.
    chaland de passage
    drawn customer
    A customer who is attracted by an offer or a promotion.
    chaland attiré
    to attract customers
    To attract customers.
    faire du chaland

    Related Words

    barge
    A large boat used to transport goods.
    barge
    narrowboat
    A boat primarily used for transport on rivers and canals.
    péniche
    buyer
    A person who buys goods.
    acheteur

    Slang Meanings

    Undemanding customer.
    He takes everything offered to him; he's a real chaland.
    Il prend tout ce qu'on lui donne, c'est un vrai chaland.
    A person who strolls in stores without the genuine intention to buy.
    She's just there to hang around; she won't buy anything.
    Elle est juste là pour faire du chaland, elle n'achètera rien.