wholesale

• Qui se rapporte à la vente de marchandises en grandes quantités aux détaillants ; aussi utilisé pour décrire quelque chose fait à grande échelle ou sans discernement.

Relating to the sale of goods in large quantities to retailers; also used to describe something done on a large scale or without discrimination.

1. Ignoring distinctionsC1formal

   Done on a large scale without making careful distinctions or exceptions.

   sans distinction

   • The company made wholesale changes to its management structure.
   • There was a wholesale rejection of the proposed reforms.
   • The policy led to a wholesale dismissal of all complaints.

   Synonymesacross-the-boardblanketgeneralindiscriminatemasssweepingunselective

   Antonymesdiscriminatingindividualparticularizedselectivespecific

2. Related to bulk tradeB2formal

   Relating to the sale of goods in large quantities, typically to retailers.

   de gros (commerce de gros)

   • They operate a wholesale business supplying local shops.
   • Wholesale prices are significantly lower than retail prices.
   • The company specializes in wholesale distribution of electronics.

   Synonymesbulklarge-scale

   Antonymesretail

• Adverbe signifiant « en grande quantité » ou « à grande échelle », souvent sans discernement ou en bloc. Issu du commerce pour désigner la vente de marchandises par lots importants aux détaillants, il s'est étendu métaphoriquement à un usage général.

An adverb meaning 'in large quantities' or 'extensively.' It is used to describe actions done on a large scale, often without discrimination or in bulk. The term originates from commerce, referring to the sale of goods in large quantities to retailers, but has extended metaphorically to general usage.

1. At a wholesale priceB2formal

   In large quantities and at a lower price, typically for resale.

   en gros

   • They buy their goods wholesale from the manufacturer.
   • The store sells items wholesale to other businesses.
   • You can purchase these products wholesale at a discount.

   Antonymesretail

2. On a large scale without careful discriminationC1formal

   In a broad, sweeping manner, often without considering individual details or differences.

   en masse, sans discernement

   • The company laid off employees wholesale, without evaluating individual performance.
   • The new policy was applied wholesale to all departments.
   • They rejected the proposal wholesale, without any discussion.

   Synonymesextensivelyindiscriminatelysweepingly

   Antonymesindividualpiecemealselective

• Nom désignant le commerce de marchandises vendues en grandes quantités à des détaillants ou à d'autres professionnels, généralement pour une revente ultérieure aux consommateurs.

A noun referring to the business of selling goods in large quantities to retailers or other merchants, typically for resale to consumers.

indénombrable

1. Selling goods in bulkB2formalbusiness

   The business of selling goods in large quantities, typically to retailers or other businesses for resale to consumers.

   vente en gros

   • The company specializes in the wholesale of electronics.
   • He bought the products at wholesale prices.
   • Wholesale is a key part of the supply chain.

   Antonymesretail

• Vendre des marchandises en grandes quantités à bas prix, généralement à des détaillants plutôt qu'aux consommateurs finaux.

A verb meaning to sell goods in large quantities at low prices, typically to retailers rather than consumers.

1. Sell in large quantitiesB2formalbusiness

   To sell goods in large quantities, typically to retailers or other businesses rather than to individual consumers.

   Vendre en gros

   • The company wholesales electronics to stores across the country.
   • They wholesale their products at a discounted rate to retailers.
   • We wholesale fresh produce to local supermarkets.

   Synonymesdistribute

   Antonymesretail