French word

commercial

Pronunciation

IPA/komɛʁsjal/

Meaning

  • adjectivecommercial

Example

Le quartier commercial est animé le soir.

The commercial district is lively in the evening.

Illustration for commercial (commercial)

More examples

Une publicité commerciale a été diffusée hier.

A commercial advertisement was broadcast yesterday.

Core concept

A shop, service, or activity organized to sell something or earn money.

Common phrases

  • centre commercial

    shopping center

  • zone commerciale

    commercial district

  • activité commerciale

    commercial activity

Similar words

professionnel: Connected with paid work or occupational responsibilities.
économique: Concerned with economic conditions, markets, or financial matters.
rentable: Providing a worthwhile return compared with its costs.

Definition in French

Qui est destiné à des fins commerciales ou qui relève d'activités économiquement lucratives.

Word origin

French commercial comes from Latin commercialis, formed from commercium, meaning trade or exchange.

Usage tips

  • As a noun, un commercial usually means a sales representative, while an advertisement is usually une publicité.

Other meanings

  • salespersonnoun

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