trade
US /treɪd/
UK /treɪd/
1.
commerce, échange
the action of buying and selling goods and services
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International trade has increased significantly.
Le commerce international a considérablement augmenté.
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The country relies heavily on foreign trade.
Le pays dépend fortement du commerce extérieur.
2.
métier, profession
a skilled job, typically one requiring manual skills and special training
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He learned the carpentry trade from his father.
Il a appris le métier de charpentier de son père.
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Many young people are choosing to enter a skilled trade.
Beaucoup de jeunes choisissent d’entrer dans un métier qualifié.
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échanger, troquer
exchange something for something else, typically as a commercial transaction
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I'll trade my sandwich for your apple.
Je vais échanger mon sandwich contre ta pomme.
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They decided to trade places for a day.
Ils ont décidé de changer de place pour une journée.