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vendeur

salesperson, seller

noun vahn-DER Less Common
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Usage Note

Vendeur is the masculine form; the feminine is vendeuse. It refers to a shop assistant, sales rep, or anyone who sells. The broader term commercial or représentant is preferred in corporate contexts, while vendeur fits retail. Vendeur ambulant means 'street vendor.'

Examples

"Le vendeur m'a proposé une réduction."

Natural Translation

The salesperson offered me a discount.

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