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    Marchandises (en. Goods)

    /maʁʃɑ̃.diz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Products or goods that are offered for sale.
    Imported goods must be inspected.
    Les marchandises importées doivent être contrôlées.
    Products traded in commerce.
    This company primarily exports food goods.
    Cette entreprise exporte principalement des marchandises alimentaires.
    Articles marketed by a merchant.
    The goods on the market are varied.
    Les marchandises sur le marché sont variées.

    Etymology

    From the word merchant, derived from the Latin mercator, meaning 'trader'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dangerous goods
    Products that may pose risks to health or the environment.
    marchandises dangereuses
    transport of goods
    Movement of goods from one place to another.
    transport de marchandises
    goods in stock
    Products available in a warehouse or store.
    marchandises en stock

    Related Words

    merchant
    Person who buys and sells goods.
    marchand
    commerce
    Activity of selling and buying goods.
    commerce
    logistics
    Management of the flow of goods.
    logistique

    Slang Meanings

    Cargo
    The cargo arrived at the port without any defects.
    La cargaison est arrivée au port sans défaut.
    Black market
    He sells goods on the black market.
    Il vend des marchandises sur le marché noir.