📦 Japanese Commerce Vocabulary Le commerce
10 essential French words for the Commerce scene, each with IPA, English meaning, CEFR level and native speaker audio, plus example sentences. Tap 🔊 to listen.
- fournisseur /fuʁnisœʁ/ B1supplierNotre fournisseur principal nous livre chaque lundi matin.Our main supplier delivers to us every Monday morning.
- grossiste /gʁosist/ B2wholesalerCe grossiste vend uniquement aux professionnels du secteur.This wholesaler sells only to professionals in the sector.
- détaillant /detajɑ̃/ B2retailerChaque détaillant fixe librement le prix de vente au public.Each retailer freely sets the retail price for the public.
- marchandise /maʁʃɑ̃diz/ B1goods, merchandiseToute la marchandise doit être contrôlée avant la mise en rayon.All the goods must be checked before being put on the shelves.
- stock /stɔk/ B1stock, inventoryNotre stock est presque vide avant les fêtes de fin d'année.Our stock is almost empty before the year-end holidays.
- livraison /livʁɛzɔ̃/ A2deliveryLa livraison est gratuite pour toute commande supérieure à cinquante euros.Delivery is free for any order over fifty euros.
- commande /komɑ̃d/ A2orderVotre commande a été expédiée ce matin par notre entrepôt.Your order was shipped this morning by our warehouse.
- remise /ʁəmiz/ B1discountUne remise de dix pour cent est accordée aux clients fidèles.A ten percent discount is granted to loyal customers.
- solde /sɔld/ B1(clearance) saleCe manteau était en solde la semaine dernière au centre commercial.This coat was on sale last week at the shopping centre.
- vitrine /vitʁin/ B1shop windowLa vitrine du magasin est décorée pour les fêtes de Noël.The shop window is decorated for the Christmas holidays.
FAQ
How many French commerce words are in this list?
10 words, including A2: 2, B1: 6, B2: 2. Every word has playable native audio and example sentences.
Are these words CEFR-graded?
Yes — every word carries its CEFR level (A1–C2), so you can start with the level you need.
What is the best way to memorise them?
Scene groups plus spaced repetition: listen, repeat, learn the word inside its example sentence, then review the next day. LingoVoya has SRS and four quiz types built in.