No. 559 in French

commerce

Trade or business.

In a sentence

Le commerce international est essentiel pour l'économie.
International trade is essential for the economy.
The word 'commerce' here refers to the activity of trading goods and services on an international scale.
Elle a ouvert un petit commerce de fleurs dans le quartier.
She opened a small flower shop in the neighborhood.
The word 'commerce' in this context means a retail business or enterprise, specifically a shop.
Ils discutent de l'avenir du commerce en ligne.
They are discussing the future of online commerce.
Here, 'commerce' refers to the market or industry that operates through the internet, signifying e-commerce.

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