No. 1,691 in French

marchand

Merchant.

In a sentence

Le marchand vend des fruits au marché.
The merchant sells fruits at the market.
Here, 'marchand' refers to a seller or a merchant who trades goods, illustrating its role as a noun for a person involved in commerce.
Ce marchand est célèbre pour ses produits biologiques.
That merchant is famous for their organic products.
In this sentence, 'marchand' again denotes a merchant but emphasizes their reputation in selling specific types of goods, highlighting specialization within commerce.
Le livre raconte l'histoire d'un marchand aventureux.
The book tells the story of an adventurous merchant.
The word 'marchand' is used here in a narrative context to describe a person with the occupation of trading, giving the term a character-driven usage tied to storytelling.

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