La marchandise
Example: La marchandise est arrivée en bon état ce matin.
Definition
"La marchandise" refers to goods or merchandise that are transported, stored, or sold, typically in the context of logistics. It includes items that have been shipped or delivered, such as products arriving in good condition, as in the example sentence.
Etymology
The term "la marchandise" originates from the Old French word "marchandise," which itself comes from "marchand," meaning merchant. This reflects the word's connection to trade and commerce, as merchandise originally referred to goods dealt with by merchants.
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"La marchandise" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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