Marchandes (en. Merchants)

/maʁʃɑ̃d/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Women who market products, typically in a store.

The market merchants are very welcoming.

Les marchandes du marché sont très accueillantes.

Sellers of various items, often at markets or in streets.

She is a fruit and vegetable seller at the local market.

Elle est marchande de fruits et légumes au marché local.

People who run a retail business.

Merchants must know their products by heart.

Les marchandes doivent connaître leurs produits par cœur.

The word 'merchants' comes from the old French 'marchand', meaning 'seller'.

street vendor

Seller who moves around to offer their products.

marchande ambulante

property dealer

Person who sells various items.

marchande de biens

dream seller

Symbolic expression for those who offer illusions or promises.

marchande de rêves

market

Place where commercial transactions take place.

marché

seller

Person who sells products or services.

vendeur

commerce

The activity of buying and selling goods.

commerce

Street seller

Street sellers often sell souvenirs.

Les marchandes à la sauvette vendent souvent des souvenirs.

Neighborhood vendor

She is the neighborhood vendor, everyone knows her.

Elle est la marchande de quartier, tout le monde la connaît.