merchant

• Nom désignant une personne ou une entreprise qui achète et vend des marchandises à but lucratif, souvent en gros ou dans un commerce établi.

A noun referring to a person or business involved in the trade of goods, especially one who buys and sells commodities for profit.

1. Trader or sellerB1formal

   A person or business that buys and sells goods, especially in large quantities or as a wholesaler.

   marchand (grossiste)

   • The merchant imported spices from India.
   • Local merchants sell fresh produce at the market.
   • He worked as a wine merchant in the city.

   Synonymesdealerpurveyorretailersellershopkeepersuppliertradertradesmanvendorwholesaler

   Antonymesbuyerconsumercustomer

2. Retail shop ownerB1formal

   A person who owns or operates a shop or store.

   commerçant (propriétaire de magasin)

   • The merchant closed his shop for the holiday.
   • She is a successful merchant in the fashion district.
   • The merchant displayed his goods in the window.

   Synonymesdealerretailershopkeeperstorekeepertradesmanvendor