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biens de consommation

Definitions of biens de consommation
  1. noun
    goods (as food or clothing) intended for direct use or consumption
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    types:
    vêtements
    a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
    biens durables
    consumer goods that are not destroyed by use
    accessoires
    clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
    accessoire, appareil, installation, machine
    durable goods for home or office use
    parure
    especially fine or decorative clothing
    costume, vêtement de nuit
    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
    changement, vetement de rechange
    a different or fresh set of clothes
    vêtements civils
    ordinary clothing as distinguished from uniforms, work clothes, clerical garb, etc.
    chaussures
    clothing worn on a person's feet
    vêtement
    an article of clothing
    ganterie
    clothing for the hands
    coiffure
    clothing for the head
    chemise de nuit, pyjama, vêtements de nuit
    garments designed to be worn in bed
    vêtement d'extérieur
    clothing for use outdoors
    vêtement de protection
    clothing that is intended to protect the wearer from injury
    uniforme
    clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
    vêtements de travail
    clothing worn for doing manual labor
    type of:
    marchandise
    articles of commerce
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