Marchés (en. Markets)

/maʁʃe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Places where the exchange of goods, services, or values takes place.
Christmas markets are very popular in winter.
Les marchés de Noël sont très populaires en hiver.
All economic transactions.
Financial markets can be very volatile.
Les marchés financiers peuvent être très volatils.
All buyers and sellers of a particular good.
The automotive market is booming.
Le marché de l'automobile est en pleine expansion.

Etymology

From the Latin 'mercatus', which means trade or market.

Common Phrases and Expressions

black market
Illegal trade of goods.
marché noir
job market
All available job opportunities.
marché de l'emploi
financial market
All exchanges of securities and stocks.
marché financier

Related Words

buyer
A person who purchases goods or services.
acheteur
seller
A person who sells goods or services.
vendeur
transaction
The act of buying or selling something.
transaction

Slang Meanings

Street market
It's a street market, you can find everything there.
C'est un marché à la sauvette, on y trouve de tout.
popular market
We go to the popular market to buy fresh fruits.
On va au marché populaire pour acheter des fruits frais.