auction
US /ˈɑːk.ʃən/
UK /ˈɑːk.ʃən/
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enchère, vente aux enchères
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
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The painting was sold at auction for a record price.
Le tableau a été vendu aux enchères pour un prix record.
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They attended a charity auction to raise funds.
Ils ont assisté à une vente aux enchères caritative pour collecter des fonds.
1.
vendre aux enchères, adjuger
to sell (goods or property) at an auction
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They decided to auction off their antique furniture.
Ils ont décidé de vendre aux enchères leurs meubles anciens.
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The rare book will be auctioned next month.
Le livre rare sera vendu aux enchères le mois prochain.