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grey market

/ɡreɪ ˈmɑːrkɪt/

Traduction: Marché où des produits authentiques sont vendus via des canaux non officiels ou non autorisés, souvent à des prix inférieurs, mais sans être illégal. Cela concerne généralement des biens distribués en dehors du réseau de distribution officiel du fabricant.

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/ɡreɪ ˈmɑːrkɪt/C1formalbusiness
  • frMarché où des produits authentiques sont vendus via des canaux non officiels ou non autorisés, souvent à des prix inférieurs, mais sans être illégal. Cela concerne généralement des biens distribués en dehors du réseau de distribution officiel du fabricant.

A market where goods are sold through unofficial or unauthorized channels, often at lower prices, but not illegally. It typically involves products that are genuine but distributed outside the manufacturer's official distribution network.

  1. Unauthorized but legal tradeC1formal

    The trade of goods through distribution channels that are not authorized by the original manufacturer, but are not illegal.

    frmarché gris

    • Many electronics are sold on the grey market at lower prices.
    • The company is trying to stop grey market sales of its products.
    • Buying from the grey market may void the manufacturer's warranty.
  2. Securities tradingC2formal

    The trading of securities before they are officially issued or listed on a stock exchange.

    frmarché gris

    • The grey market for the new IPO shares is very active.
    • Investors are speculating on the grey market price of the stock.
    • Grey market trading can indicate the demand for a new issue.