French Conversation · Level 5
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French word
vente
Pronunciation
IPA/vɑ̃t/
Meaning
- feminine nounsale
Example
La vente commence demain.
The sale starts tomorrow.
More examples
Le nouveau modèle est en vente dès aujourd'hui.
The new model is on sale starting today.
Core concept
A good or service moves from a seller to a buyer, while payment and the resulting sales figures mark the commercial exchange.
Common phrases
en vente
on sale
vente en ligne
online sales
point de vente
point of sale
Similar words
achat: The act of obtaining goods or services by paying money.
transaction: A one-time deal involving goods or services and payment.
commerce: The trade or business of buying and selling goods or services.
Definition in French
Désigne la cession d'un bien ou d'un service contre paiement; au pluriel « ventes » il peut aussi renvoyer aux chiffres ou au total des ventes.
Word origin
Vente comes through Old French from the noun-forming use of vendre, which continues Latin vendere.
Usage tips
- Vente is feminine, so standard forms include une vente, la vente, and cette vente.