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    Commerçants (en. Traders)

    /kɔ.mɛʁ.sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Individuals or businesses engaged in the sale of products.
    The local merchants are coming together to organize a market.
    Les commerçants du quartier se regroupent pour organiser un marché.
    Professionals who buy and sell goods for profit.
    Merchants often need to adapt to market fluctuations.
    Les commerçants doivent souvent s'adapter aux fluctuations du marché.
    Individuals who own a store or commercial establishment.
    Small merchants often compete with large retail chains.
    Les petits commerçants sont souvent en concurrence avec les grandes surfaces.

    Etymology

    The word 'merchants' comes from the Latin 'commerciantes', which means 'those who trade'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    local merchants
    Small merchants located near residential areas.
    commerçants de proximité
    local merchants
    Merchants operating in a specific geographical area.
    commerçants locaux
    online merchants
    Vendors who conduct their sales activities online.
    commerçants en ligne

    Related Words

    trade
    Activity of selling goods or services.
    commerce
    market
    Place where the sale of products takes place, often outdoors.
    marché
    clientele
    The set of customers of a merchant.
    clientèle

    Slang Meanings

    Small trade
    In the neighborhood, people often talk about the challenges of small trade.
    Dans le quartier, on parle souvent des défis du petit commerce.
    The small ones
    The small ones struggle to compete with large chains.
    Les petits ont du mal à rivaliser avec les grandes chaînes.