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    Marchent (en. Walk)

    /maʁ.ʃɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who buys and sells goods.
    The fruit vendor at the market attracts many customers.
    Le marchent de fruits au marché attire beaucoup de clients.
    A merchant who owns a shop.
    The clothing merchant offers sales all summer.
    Le marchent de vêtements propose des soldes tout l'été.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'marchant', derived from Latin 'mercantem', meaning seller.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    follow in the footsteps
    Means to follow someone's footsteps.
    marchent sur les traces
    the true ones walk
    Used to refer to those who act with integrity in business.
    les vrais marchent
    march at a fast pace
    Indicates rapid progress.
    marchent à grands pas

    Related Words

    commerce
    Activity of selling and buying goods.
    commerce
    market
    The place where commercial exchanges take place.
    marché
    merchandise
    Object or product that is sold or bought.
    marchandise

    Slang Meanings

    A small entrepreneur
    He is a merchant at heart, always looking for a good deal.
    C'est un marchent dans l'âme, toujours à la recherche d'une bonne affaire.
    To sell something
    He sells his old games on the Internet.
    Il marche ses anciens jeux sur Internet.