Vente (en. Sale)

vɑ̃t

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Transaction by which a good is transferred for a price.
The sale of the house went well.
La vente de la maison s'est bien déroulée.
Set of products offered for sale.
There are many new items in this season's sales.
Il y a beaucoup de nouveautés dans la vente de cette saison.
Commercial act of proceeding with the sale.
The sale took place last Friday.
La vente a eu lieu vendredi dernier.

Etymology

From the verb 'to sell', originating from the Latin 'vendere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

auction sale
Sale where goods are awarded to the highest bidder.
vente aux enchères
wholesale
Sale of large quantities of products.
vente en gros
takeout sale
Sale of food or drinks that can be consumed elsewhere.
vente à emporter
flash sale
Time-limited sale with reduced prices.
vente flash

Related Words

seller
Person who sells goods or services.
vendeur
buyer
Person who buys goods or services.
acheteur
market
Place where the sale of products takes place.
marché

Slang Meanings

Make sales
This store is making sales thanks to its online sales.
Cette boutique fait du chiffre grâce à ses ventes en ligne.
Spill the beans
He spilled the beans on the new product before its launch.
Il a vendu la mèche sur le nouveau produit avant son lancement.