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)

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”).

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