verb

vendre

sell

C’est donner quelque chose à quelqu’un en échange d’argent.

The French verb "vendre" means "to sell" in English. It refers to the act of exchanging goods or services for money.

Usage:

Vendre is a regular verb of the 3rd group (verbs ending in -re).
Example: Je vends ma voiture — "I am selling my car."

Synonyms and their nuances:

Céder: Means "to give up" or "to hand over," and can imply transferring ownership but may not always involve a sale or payment. For example, céder ses droits means "to give up one's rights."
Commercialiser: Means "to market" or "to commercialize," suggesting a broader promotion and sale process rather than just a single transaction.
Échanger: Means "to exchange" or "to trade," emphasizing a swap rather than a sale for money.

"Vendre" specifically focuses on the commercial sale transaction involving money. It is the most direct and common term for selling items or services.