marchand de sommeil
French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /maʁ.ʃɑ̃ d(ə) sɔ.mɛj/
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”).