No. 7,644 in French

retail

The French word "retail" does not exist. In English, "retail" means the sale of goods or services to consumers.

In a sentence

Le commerce de détail comprend la vente des produits directement aux consommateurs.
Retail trade involves selling products directly to consumers.
Here, 'détail' refers to the sales sector where products are sold directly to individuals rather than in bulk or wholesale.
Dans un projet d'artisanat, chaque détail compte pour obtenir un bon résultat.
In a craft project, every detail matters to achieve a good result.
In this sentence, 'détail' is used to mean 'detail or specific aspects', showcasing the versatile use of the word in contexts not related to commercial activities.
Pouvez-vous m'expliquer ce projet en détail, s'il vous plaît?
Can you explain this project to me in detail, please?
Here, the phrase 'en détail' uses 'détail' to mean 'in a detailed manner', referring to a thorough explanation.

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