vendu

This is the 1987th most frequent French word.

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vendu

"Vendu" means "sold."


Here, 'vendu' is used as the past participle of the verb 'vendre', indicating that the action of selling occurred in the past.

Le tableau a été vendu à un prix élevé.

The painting was sold at a high price.


In this context, 'vendu' metaphorically suggests a sense of betrayal or being sold out, showing a figurative usage of the word.

Il se sent vendu par ses collègues.

He feels betrayed by his colleagues.


Here, 's'est vendu' implies the person yielding to or accepting an idea or proposal, demonstrating a reflexive figurative usage of 'vendu'.

Après de longues discussions, il s'est finalement vendu à leur idée.

After long discussions, he finally gave in to their idea.