Les marchandises
Example: Les marchandises arrivent demain au centre de distribution.
Definition
"Les marchandises" refers to goods or products that are transported, stored, or traded, especially in the context of logistics. These items are typically physical objects that move through supply chains, such as shipments arriving at a distribution center.
Etymology
The term "les marchandises" comes from the French word 'marchandise,' which originally meant merchandise or goods for sale. It derives from the Old French 'marchandise,' related to 'marchand,' meaning merchant. Did you know that the root traces back to the Latin 'mercari,' meaning to trade or deal?
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"Les marchandises" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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