Definition
To give something to someone in exchange for money; to sell.
Example
Il vend des légumes frais au marché chaque matin.
Show translation
He sells fresh vegetables at the market every morning.
Etymology
From Latin *vendere*, a contraction of *venum dare* ("to give for sale"), combining *venum* ("sale, merchandise") and *dare* ("to give"). The same Latin root gives English "vendor" and "vend."
Cultural note
Markets (*marchés*) are a cornerstone of French daily life — virtually every town has a weekly outdoor market where locals buy and sell fresh produce, cheese, and clothing. The phrase *à vendre* ("for sale") is a common sight on signs across France, Belgium, and Quebec.