sale

• Nom désignant l'action de vendre un bien, un service ou un objet contre de l'argent ; désigne aussi l'événement ou la période pendant laquelle des marchandises sont vendues à prix réduits.

A noun referring to the exchange of a product, service, or item for money; also refers to an event or period during which goods are sold at reduced prices.

1. Exchange for moneyA1formal

   The act of selling something; the exchange of goods or services for money.

   vente

   • The sale of the house was completed last week.
   • They made a large sale to a new client.
   • The company reported strong sales this quarter.

   Synonymessellingvending

   Antonymesbuypurchase

2. Discounted eventA1informal

   A period during which goods are sold at reduced prices.

   période de soldes

   • The store is having a big sale on winter coats.
   • I bought this jacket at a 50% off sale.
   • The sale starts on Friday and lasts all weekend.

   Synonymesclearancecloseoutpromotion

3. AuctionB1formal

   A public event where goods are sold to the highest bidder.

   vente aux enchères

   • The painting was sold at a charity sale.
   • They attended a livestock sale at the fairgrounds.
   • The antique sale attracted many collectors.

   Synonymesauctionauction salevendue