Also means
flog cheaply
Usage Note
Brader means to sell something at a knock-down price, often implying that it is being sold too cheaply or carelessly. Une braderie is a large outdoor flea market or clearance sale — the most famous is the Braderie de Lille, one of Europe's biggest street markets held each September. The noun bradage ('sell-off') appears in political speech about privatising public assets.
Examples
"Il a bradé sa collection pour une bouchée de pain."
Natural Translation
He sold off his collection for a song.
Literal Translation
He has sold-off his collection for a mouthful of bread.
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