rug merchant

• Personne qui vend des tapis, souvent sur un marché ou dans un magasin. Ce terme peut aussi désigner, au sens figuré, un négociateur rusé ou agressif, surtout en affaires ou en politique.

A person who sells rugs or carpets, often in a market or shop. The term can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is a shrewd or aggressive negotiator, especially in business or politics.

1. Literal meaningB1formal

   A person who sells rugs and carpets, typically in a shop or market.

   marchand de tapis

   • The rug merchant showed us a beautiful Persian carpet.
   • He bought a handwoven rug from a local rug merchant.
   • The rug merchant offered a discount on the antique rug.

2. Figurative meaning (slang)C1slangamerican

   A person who is overly aggressive, pushy, or dishonest in selling or negotiating, often using high-pressure tactics.

   vendeur agressif et malhonnête

   • Don't trust that guy; he's a real rug merchant when it comes to closing a deal.
   • The car salesman was a rug merchant, trying to sell me a broken vehicle.
   • He acted like a rug merchant, constantly pushing unnecessary upgrades.