vendu
The English phrase 'sold' translates to French as vendu.
The verb used to express the action of selling is vendre.
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle vendu must agree in gender and number with the direct object if that object precedes the verb. Depending on the object, you may use the forms vendue (feminine), vendus (masculine plural) or vendues (feminine plural).
Did you know?
- The expression vendre la mèche literally means 'to sell the wick'. It is used to describe the act of giving away a secret or betraying a plot.
- While vendu means 'sold', French uses the word soldes to refer to the seasonal clearance sales. In France, the dates for these soldes are strictly regulated by the government.
- In French, calling someone a vendu is a common slang insult. It describes a person who has betrayed their principles or friends for money, similar to calling someone a 'sellout' in English.
Examples in context
- Il nous a vendus.He sold us out.This sentence shows how to use vendu to express being sold out.Tatoeba #570097 by sacredceltic, translation #560340 by darinmex
- Il a vendu son âme.He sold his soul.This sentence uses vendu to describe selling a soul.Tatoeba #10212710 by lbdx, translation #9702646 by Nylez
- L'as-tu déjà vendu ?Have you sold it yet?This sentence uses vendu to ask if something has been sold.Tatoeba #5726922 by Aiji, translation #3333865 by CK
- La maison a été vendue hier à un couple français.The house was sold yesterday to a French couple.
- L'entreprise a été cédée à un investisseur étranger.The company was sold to a foreign investor.
- Les billets de concert sont déjà tous partis !The concert tickets are all sold out already!
- J'ai eu une offre incroyable pour ma vieille voiture. Je l'ai vendue en quelques heures seulement !I got an incredible offer for my old car. I sold it in just a few hours!
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Example conversation
Hugo and Chloé are talking about a garage sale.
- HugoEst-ce que tu as vendu le vieux vélo ?Did you sell the old bike?
- ChloéOui, je l'ai vendu ce matin.Yes, I sold it this morning.
- HugoC'est super, Chloé !That's great, Chloé!
- ChloéMerci, Hugo.Thanks, Hugo.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
