Vendu (en. Sold)

/vɑ̃.dy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

That has been transferred to someone through a commercial transaction.

This car is sold at a reasonable price.

Cette voiture est vendue à un prix raisonnable.

That has lost its independence of mind or judgment due to outside influence or interest.

He has a sold look, as if he obeys masters.

Il a un air vendu, comme s'il obéissait à des maîtres.

From the verb 'vendre', derived from the Latin 'vendere'.

sell one's soul

To give up one's principles for money.

vendre son âme

a done deal

A situation that is irreversible once an action has been taken.

fait accompli

to let the cat out of the bag

To reveal a secret.

vendre la mèche

sale

The action of selling or the process of transferring an asset.

vente

seller

Person who sells.

vendeur

buyer

Person who buys.

acheteur

To be sold to a cause.

He is so sold on this ideology that he refuses to see other opinions.

Il est tellement vendu à cette idéologie qu'il refuse de voir d'autres opinions.

State of betrayal of one's ideals.

She looks sold ever since she started working for this company.

Elle a l'air vendue depuis qu'elle travaille pour cette entreprise.