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troc

barter

noun TROK Rare

Also means

swap

Usage Note

Troc is the exchange of goods or services without money. Faire du troc means to barter. The verb is troquer (to swap or trade). Troc markets (marchés de troc) are popular community events in France where people exchange second-hand items.

Examples

"Ils pratiquent le troc entre voisins."

Natural Translation

They practice barter among neighbors.

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