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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCommerçant
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kɔmɛʁsɑ̃
"Le commerçant a vendu des produits locaux."
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2 senses- 1
A person who buys and sells goods or services.
"The trader successfully negotiated a deal with the supplier." - 2
A person who engages in trade, especially on a stock exchange.
"The stock trader monitored the market closely for any fluctuations."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'trader' originates from the Middle English term 'trade', which comes from the Old English 'træd', meaning 'to tread' or 'to walk'. The concept evolved through the Middle Ages, reflecting the growing importance of commerce and trade in society.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Trader" is said worldwide
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Commerçant
Transliteration: kɔmɛʁsɑ̃
"Le commerçant a vendu des produits locaux."
Händler
Transliteration: ˈhɛndlɐ
"Der Händler verkauft frisches Gemüse."
Commerciante
Transliteration: kommerˈtʃante
"Il commerciante ha aperto un nuovo negozio."
Comerciante
Transliteration: ko.meɾˈθjante
"El comerciante vendió su mercancía en el mercado."
Comerciante
Transliteration: ko.meʁˈsjɐ̃tʃi
"O comerciante ofereceu um desconto especial."
व्यापारी
Transliteration: vyāpārī
"व्यापारी ने बाजार में नए उत्पाद पेश किए।"
商人
Transliteration: shāngrén
"商人在市场上出售商品。"
상인
Transliteration: sang-in
"상인이 시장에서 물건을 팔고 있다."
商人
Transliteration: shōnin
"商人は新しい商品を市場に持ち込んだ。"
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