No. 8,925 in French
cartels
"Cartels" in French can mean "clock face" or "small decorative clock," and in a broader sense, it can mean "cartels" in English, referring to an association of businesses or groups collaborating to control markets.
In a sentence
Les cartels fixent souvent les prix pour limiter la compétition.
Cartels often set prices to limit competition.
The term 'cartels' here refers to business entities or organizations that agree to collaborate in fixing prices or dividing markets.
Les autorités enquêtent sur les cartels de drogue dans la région.
The authorities are investigating drug cartels in the area.
The word 'cartels' in this sentence refers to groups involved in the illegal drug trade, commonly organized criminal groups.
Cet musée possède des cartels pour expliquer les œuvres exposées.
This museum has labels to explain the displayed artworks.
Here, 'cartels' are informational plaques or signs provided to describe items in a museum or exhibition.
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