nounnounadjective
le vendeur
seller
Definition & meaning
The word vendeur is a noun used to describe a person whose occupation is to sell goods or services. It is the equivalent of the English "salesman," "seller," or "retailer."
There are two primary ways the word is used:
- Professional context: A person employed in a shop or business to sell products to customers (a shop assistant or sales representative).
- General context: Any individual or entity that is in the process of selling something, such as in a transaction of property or goods (the seller).
When used as an adjective, it describes someone or something that has the quality of being able to sell well, often used in phrases like un argument vendeur (a compelling or persuasive argument).
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- It is a masculine noun. The feminine form is vendeuse .
- As an adjective, it agrees with the noun it modifies (e.g., une idée vendeuse).
Origin:
- The word originates from the Old French vendeor, which comes from the verb vendre (to sell). The verb vendre itself is derived from the Latin vendere, a contraction of venum dare, meaning "to give for sale."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Commerçant (merchant/trader)
- Marchand (dealer/merchant)
- Commercial (salesperson/sales representative)
- Distributeur (distributor)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Le vendeur sourit au client.noun
The seller smiled at the customer.
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