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vendeuse

American  
[vahn-dœz] / vɑ̃ˈdœz /

noun

French.

plural

vendeuses
  1. a female shop assistant; shopgirl.


Example Sentences

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Then behind a jet of vaporous breath appeared a vendeuse, rubbing her hands, the national gesture of this winter.

From Time Magazine Archive

The vendeuse led the way to a dressing room.

From Time Magazine Archive

Then behind a jet of vaporous breath appeared a vendeuse, rubbing her hands, the national gesture of this winter.

From Time Magazine Archive

If she balks at the price, the vendeuse is apt to display a cool hauteur.

From Time Magazine Archive

Patterns were discussed in hushed but intense undertones, faint but all-important modifications were offered by the vendeuse to bridge the gulf between the figures of the mannequins and those of the clients.

From Balloons by Bibesco, Elizabeth