Marchande (en. Merchant)

/maʁ.ʃɑ̃d/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Women of commerce.
The corner vendor sells fresh fruit.
La marchande du coin vend des fruits frais.
Seller at a market.
The vendor attracted customers with her colorful stalls.
La marchande a attiré les clients avec ses étals colorés.
A person who negotiates or sells goods.
In this market, each merchant has her specialty.
Dans ce marché, chaque marchande a sa spécialité.

Etymology

From the verb 'marchander', meaning the action of negotiating a price.

Common Phrases and Expressions

street vendor
A woman who sells products and moves from place to place.
marchande ambulante
goods merchant
Seller of tangible products.
marchande de biens
dream seller
A person who promises improbable things.
marchande de rêves

Related Words

merchandise
Object or product that can be sold.
marchandise
market
Place where goods are sold.
marché
commerce
Activity of buying and selling.
commerce

Slang Meanings

Unscrupulous seller.
This guy is a real merchant, he gives crazy discounts.
Ce type est une vraie marchande, il fait des rabais de fou.
Charming seller to attract customers.
She has a vendor style, always smiling to sell more.
Elle a un style de marchande, toujours souriante pour vendre plus.