🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Acheteur

Pronunciation / Transliteration: aʃtœʁ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Buyer/ˈbaɪ.ər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"L'acheteur a négocié le prix avec le vendeur."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who purchases goods or services.

    "The buyer decided to purchase the car after a thorough inspection."
  2. 2

    A person who buys something, especially in a business context.

    "As a buyer for the company, she is responsible for sourcing materials at the best prices."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'buyer' originates from the Old English 'bycgan', meaning 'to buy', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*bugōną'. Over time, the term evolved to denote an individual who purchases goods or services, reflecting the economic activities of trade and commerce.

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