chandler

• Nom désignant une personne qui fabrique ou vend des bougies, du savon, des huiles et des peintures, ou historiquement un détaillant de denrées alimentaires et de provisions.

A noun referring to a person who makes or sells candles, soap, oils, and paints, or historically a retail dealer in provisions and supplies.

1. Retail dealer in provisionsC1formalbritish

   A person who sells household supplies, provisions, and groceries.

   marchand de provisions

   • The chandler stocked the ship with enough food for the voyage.
   • He bought flour and sugar from the local chandler.
   • The chandler's shop was a vital source of supplies for the village.

   Synonymesgrocerprovisionersuppliervictualler

2. Candle and soap makerC1formal

   A person who makes and sells candles, soap, oils, and paints.

   chandelier (fabricant de chandelles et de savons)

   • The chandler crafted beautiful beeswax candles for the church.
   • In medieval times, the chandler was an important trade.
   • She bought scented soap from the chandler's workshop.