over-the-counter in French
over-the-counter in French is en vente libre, de gré à gré — over-the-counter means of a medicine, sold legally without a prescription, so that any customer can buy it directly from a pharmacy or shop.
over-the-counter in French
en vente libre
(pharmacology, of medicine and other treatments) Legal for sale or distribution without the requirement of a prescription.
de gré à gré
(finance) Involving direct interaction between two parties without an intermediary, and denoting any market where items such as stocks or currency are bought and sold by direct arrangement between counterparties, or through a private broker, rather than on a public stock exchange or other exchange.
What does "over-the-counter" mean?
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adjective Of a medicine, sold legally without a prescription, so that any customer can buy it directly from a pharmacy or shop.
"Ibuprofen is available over the counter in most countries."
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adjective Of financial instruments, traded privately between two parties rather than on a regulated exchange.
"Most currency swaps are arranged over the counter between banks."
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phrase Literally, across a shop or bank counter, in person rather than online or by post.
"You can pay the bill over the counter at any branch."
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over-the-counter in a sentence
- Ibuprofen is available over the counter in most countries.
- She tried an over-the-counter remedy before seeing the doctor.
- Most currency swaps are arranged over the counter between banks.
- You can pay the bill over the counter at any branch.
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What is "over-the-counter" in French?
"over-the-counter" in French is en vente libre, de gré à gré. over-the-counter means: Of a medicine, sold legally without a prescription, so that any customer can buy it directly from a pharmacy or shop.
How do you use "over-the-counter" in a sentence?
Example: "Ibuprofen is available over the counter in most countries." In French, "over-the-counter" is en vente libre, de gré à gré.
Are there other ways to say "over-the-counter" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "over-the-counter": en vente libre, de gré à gré.
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