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    Vendent (en. Sell)

    /vɑ̃.dɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    It is the action of giving something in exchange for money or another good.
    They sell fruits at the market.
    Ils vendent des fruits sur le marché.
    To offer a product or service for sale.
    Bookstores sell books of all kinds.
    Les librairies vendent des livres de tous genres.
    To transfer ownership of a good in exchange for money.
    He is selling his car at a reasonable price.
    Il vend sa voiture à un prix raisonnable.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'vendere', which means to give in exchange for money.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    spill the beans
    Reveal a secret.
    vendre la mèche
    sell oneself dearly
    Cost a lot or be demanded at a high price.
    se vendre cher
    sell like hot cakes
    Refers to a product that sells very well.
    vendre comme des petits pains

    Related Words

    sale
    Action of selling, process of distributing goods.
    vente
    seller
    Person who sells goods or services.
    vendeur
    saleswoman
    Woman who sells goods or services.
    vendeuse

    Slang Meanings

    Sell at cut-rate prices
    The sales make stores sell at cut-rate prices.
    Les soldes font que les magasins vendent à prix cassé.
    Sell hot air
    He only sells hot air; his promises are worth nothing.
    Il ne fait que vendre du vent, ses promesses ne valent rien.