Négociant (en. Trader)

/neɡɔsjã/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A trader primarily dealing in wholesale to sell goods.
The merchant buys wines from cellars to resell them.
Le négo ciant achète des vins dans les caves pour les revendre.
A person involved in international trade of products.
Merchants play a crucial role in maritime trade.
Les négociants jouent un rôle crucial dans le commerce maritime.
An intermediary sales agent between the producer and the consumer.
Merchants facilitate transactions between the vineyard and the customer.
Les négociants facilitent les transactions entre le vignoble et le client.

Etymology

From the verb 'negotiate' and the suffix '-ant' indicating the agent.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wine merchant
Person or business specialized in the buying and selling of wine.
négociant en vin
goods merchant
Trader dealing in various goods.
négociant en marchandises
international merchant
Person engaged in trade between different countries.
négociant international

Related Words

negotiation
Action of discussing to reach an agreement.
négociation
trade
Commercial activity, particularly in wholesale trade.
négoce
trader
Person who sells goods.
marchand

Slang Meanings

A cunning seller
This merchant is a real hustler; he knows how to sell anything.
Ce négo ciant est un vrai boniment; il sait comment vendre n'importe quoi.
A shrewd trader
He is known as a genius merchant in the town.
Il est connu comme un négo ciant de génie dans la ville.