Usage Note
Fabricant refers to a company or person who manufactures goods, distinct from vendeur (seller) or fournisseur (supplier). The feminine form is fabricante. Le fabricant automobile (car manufacturer) is a common collocation in business journalism.
Examples
"Ce fabricant produit des pièces pour l'industrie aérospatiale."
Natural Translation
This manufacturer produces parts for the aerospace industry.

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