marchand de sommeil

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maʁ.ʃɑ̃ d(ə) sɔ.mɛj/

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Noun

marchand de sommeil m (plural marchands de sommeil)

1. slumlord (person who makes money by renting housing that is kept in poor condition)

   Synonym: vendeur de sommeil

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with marchand de sable (“sandman”).