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    Commerce (en. Trade)

    [kɔmɛʁs]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Exchange of goods, services, or capital.
    International trade has evolved significantly in recent years.
    Le commerce international a beaucoup évolué ces dernières années.
    All transactions conducted in a region or country.
    Online commerce has seen strong growth.
    Le commerce en ligne a connu une forte croissance.
    Activity of buying and selling products.
    Retail trade focuses on direct sales to consumers.
    Le commerce de détail se concentre sur la vente directe aux consommateurs.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'commercium', which means 'exchange' or 'trade'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to engage in trade
    Participating in commercial activities.
    faire du commerce
    fair trade
    Business practice aimed at ensuring fair working conditions.
    commerce équitable
    online commerce
    Sale of goods and services over the internet.
    commerce en ligne

    Related Words

    market
    Place where exchanges of items take place.
    marché
    consumption
    Use of goods and services by consumers.
    consommation
    business
    Organization that produces or sells goods and services.
    entreprise

    Slang Meanings

    Sales job
    He found a good trade in selling clothes.
    Il a trouvé un bon commerce dans la vente de vêtements.
    Business thing
    It's a real business thing to buy low and resell.
    C'est un vrai truc de business d'acheter à bas prix et de revendre.