Vendus (en. Sold)

/vɑ̃.dy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Products or goods that have found a buyer.
The sold items from the auction brought in a lot of money.
Les vendus de la vente aux enchères ont rapporté beaucoup d'argent.
Individuals who have been sold to an owner or a business.
The sold goods at markets often have a difficult life.
Les vendus des marchés ont souvent une vie difficile.
verb
To participate in a commercial transaction in which something is exchanged for money.
He sold books at the fair.
Il a vendu des livres à la foire.

Etymology

From the verb 'to sell', of Latin origin 'vendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be sold
To be deceived or betrayed.
être vendu
sold sales
The sales made.
ventes vendues
market of the sold
A place where sold goods are displayed.
marché aux vendus

Related Words

to sell
To carry out a transaction to obtain money.
vendre
commerce
The activity of buying and selling goods.
commerce
client
Person who buys goods or services.
client

Slang Meanings

To be betrayed, to be sold out by someone.
He sold his friend for money.
Il a vendu son ami pour de l'argent.
To have succumbed to market pressure.
He sold out by agreeing to lower his prices.
Il s'est vendu en acceptant de rabaisser ses prix.