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    Marchander (en. To bargain)

    /maʁ.ʃɑ̃.de/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To discuss or negotiate the price of an item.
    He tried to bargain over the price of that car.
    Il a essayé de marchander le prix de cette voiture.
    To deal or trade in a manner that obtains concessions.
    Both parties had to negotiate to reach an agreement.
    Les deux parties ont dû marchander pour arriver à un accord.
    To conduct transactions in a way that reduces the final cost.
    She has always known how to haggle during her travels.
    Elle a toujours su marchander lors de ses voyages.

    Etymology

    From Middle French 'marchand', related to the practice of trade.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to bargain down
    To negotiate to obtain a lower price.
    marchander à la baisse
    to haggle like a pro
    To be very skilled in the art of negotiating price.
    marchander comme un pro
    not wanting to negotiate
    To refuse to negotiate the price.
    ne pas vouloir marchander

    Related Words

    negotiation
    Discussion aimed at reaching an agreement.
    négociation
    market
    A meeting place to buy and sell.
    marché
    buyer
    A person who buys something.
    acheteur

    Slang Meanings

    Bargaining for peanuts
    He doesn't really want to buy; he just bargains for peanuts.
    Il ne veut pas vraiment acheter, il marchande juste à la paille.
    To play the carpet vendor
    Stop playing the carpet vendor and give me a fair price.
    Arrête de faire le marchand de tapis et donne-moi un prix honnête.