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    Vend (en. Sell)

    /vɑ̃d/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make a sale of a product or service.
    He sells books in his bookstore.
    Il vend des livres dans sa librairie.
    To transfer the ownership of an asset in exchange for a price.
    She is selling her vintage car.
    Elle vend sa voiture ancienne.
    To offer a product for sale.
    This store sells sportswear.
    Ce magasin vend des vêtements de sport.
    To negotiate the sale of an asset.
    They decided to sell their house.
    Ils ont décidé de vendre leur maison.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vendere', which means 'to give to someone in exchange for money'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to spill the beans
    To reveal a secret.
    vendre la mèche
    to sell a dream
    To promise something enticing that may not come to fruition.
    vendre du rêve
    to sell like hotcakes
    To sell very quickly.
    vendre comme des petits pains

    Related Words

    sale
    Action of selling.
    vente
    seller
    Person who sells.
    vendeur
    product
    Good offered for sale.
    produit

    Slang Meanings

    To sell something informally.
    He sold his old console to a friend.
    Il a vendu son ancienne console à un ami.
    To profit from a situation.
    He managed to sell his idea to the company.
    Il a réussi à vendre son idée à l'entreprise.