French · Everyday Verbs
"to sell" in French: vendre
vendre
To sell in French is vendre. Say je vends and tu vends. Past is j'ai vendu. Use vendre quelque chose and à vendre on signs.
Online listing
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How to pronounce vendre
Say it
VAHN-druh
/vɑ̃dʁ/
VAHN-druh. Nasal an; soft final druh.
"to sell" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| vendre | to sell Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| je vends / tu vends | I sell / you sell Present. | Present. |
| j'ai vendu | I sold Past. | Past. |
| à vendre | for sale Signs. | Signs. |
How to use vendre in real life
- 1Online listing
Je vends mon vélo demain.
I'm selling my bike tomorrow.
Je vends.
- 2Market stall
Elle vend des fleurs toute la matinée.
She sells flowers all morning.
Elle vend.
- 3After the deal
J'ai vendu la table à un voisin.
I sold the table to a neighbor.
J'ai vendu.
Mistakes English speakers make with vendre
Incorrect: Je vendre ma voiture.
Correct: Je vends ma voiture.
Conjugate: je vends.
Incorrect: J'ai vendu à le garage.
Correct: J'ai vendu au garage.
À + le → au.
Good to know
Shop signs say à vendre; classifieds are petites annonces. Vendeur/vendeuse is the salesperson. Don't confuse with vendre la mèche (to spill the secret).
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Clearing out a closet
ChatPal
Tu vends ces vestes ?
Are you selling these jackets?
You
Oui, je vends tout ce qui est trop petit.
Yes, I'm selling everything that's too small.
ChatPal
Si tu vends le manteau, préviens-moi.
If you sell the coat, tell me.
You
Ok, je te l'envoie en photo.
Okay, I'll send you a photo.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to sell" in French
How do you say to sell?
Vendre.
How do I say I sell / I'm selling?
Je vends…
What is for sale?
À vendre.
How do you pronounce vendre?
VAHN-druh.
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