Négoce (en. Trade)

/ne.ɡɔs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The set of commercial operations.
The trade of fruits and vegetables is very dynamic.
Le négoce de fruits et légumes est très dynamique.
A trade, a business.
He invested in the textile trade.
Il a investi dans le négoce de textiles.
The art of negotiating contracts or prices.
His trade is renowned for its transparency.
Son négoce est réputé pour sa transparence.

Etymology

The origin of the word 'trade' comes from the Latin 'negotiatio', which means commerce.

Common Phrases and Expressions

international trade
Trade that takes place between several countries.
négoce international
to engage in trade
To engage in commercial activities.
faire du négoce
the trade of products
The buying and selling of various products.
le négoce de produits

Related Words

to negotiate
Entering into negotiations to establish an agreement.
négocier
negotiation
Discussions to reach an agreement.
négociation
market
Place where the trade of products takes place.
marché

Slang Meanings

Informal business or informal exchanges.
He does a bit of old-school trading in the black market.
Il fait un peu de négoce à l'ancienne dans le marché noir.
Quick and sometimes opportunistic sales.
He has a real talent for trading, even at flea markets.
Il a un vrai talent pour le négoce, même dans les brocantes.