French Conversation · Level 129
42 words
French word
troc
Pronunciation
IPA/tʁɔk/
Meaning
- masculine nounbarter
Example
Elle préfère le troc plutôt que l'argent.
She prefers bartering rather than using money.
More examples
Le troc de vêtements a lieu ce dimanche.
The clothing swap takes place this Sunday.
Core concept
A direct barter passes an item or service from each side to the other without a cash payment.
Common phrases
faire du troc
barter
troc de vêtements
clothing swap
Similar words
échange: Mutual exchange of goods or services between parties.
vente: Sale of goods or services in return for money.
achat: Purchase of goods or services by paying money.
don: Giving goods or money to another person without expecting anything in return.
Definition in French
Action d'échanger des biens ou des services directement entre personnes, sans recourir à l'argent.
Word origin
Troc is a noun derived from troquer, an older French verb for exchanging, with no certain deeper origin needed for its modern meaning.
Usage tips
- The final c in troc is pronounced, giving the word one syllable that ends with a k sound.