vendeuse

[ vahn-dœz ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, French.

, plural ven·deuses [vah, n, -, dœz].

The gravity and concentration of every one astounded him—the firm vendeuse refusing to allow her cliente any freedom of choice.

The former was as grotesque a type of the jolly old vendeuse of Paris as it would be possible to find.

Instantly, Mlle. Marie, the most skillful vendeuse in Paris, becomes radiant.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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