Buyer en français : traduction et définition

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Traduction et définition

to buy: acheter verb

Notons que ce verbe est irrégulier :
I buy / I bought / I have bought
a buyer: un acheteur noun

Exemples

  • "Do you know what a billion dollars can buy you?"
  • "These tickets are the best that money can buy, so I really don't want one of them to go to waste!"
  • "Do this, buy 200 shares..."
  • "I'm calling about a bottle of Delavigne cologne I bought for my fiancé."
  • "Jean : Uh, can we buy a real espresso machine for the lounge?"
  • "Accountants have lots of money, so they can buy our record!"
  • "I've got a real problem. I can't stop buying pretty things!"
  • "However, despite my tastes and means, I cannot be expected to keep buying fine art out of my own pocket, and I will bring up the matter of finances at the next shareholders meeting."
  • "I've examined the market research for TigerLily and the data is conclusive: working-class men are the ones buying our perfume, therefore, they are the market segment we should target with our advertising."
  • "Daddy will buy you a little kitty cat."
  • "It's just that I've noticed a surprising trend: TigerLily isn't being bought by Rebecca."
  • "Britons buy slice of American pie: UK citizens investing more and more in the American housing market"
  • "Giant corporation makes bid to buy weird little juice business"
  • "But why did you buy a dog if you didn't want one?"
  • "Step 3 - Buy a gift for the person you selected, and spend no more than $10 on it."
  • "Buy yourself something nice."
  • "You could start by buying me a nice big fat diamond ring."
  • "Harold : Daddy will buy you a dog."
  • "Harold : I just bought a condo in Miami!"
  • "Please buy the equipment requested by the factory manager ASAP."
Exercice 1
One of the four words in bold below is not correct. Replace the ONE incorrect word with a more appropriate term. Write out the correct terms again. Make sure you write something in ALL FOUR blanks!

Last week, Kevin bought tickets for the theater. Unfortunately, his credit card was rejected, so he must pay for the tickets in cash.

→Last week, Kevin tickets for theater. Unfortunately, his credit card rejected, so he pay for the tickets in cash.
One of the four words in bold below is not correct. Replace the ONE incorrect word with a more appropriate term. Write out the correct terms again. Make sure you write something in ALL FOUR blanks!

Last week, Kevin bought tickets for the theater. Unfortunately, his credit card was rejected, so he must pay for the tickets in cash.

→Last week, Kevin bought 1 tickets for the 2 theater. Unfortunately, his credit card was 3 rejected, so he had to 4 pay for the tickets in cash.
1 bought: 'Bought' is correct. Because we are talking about 'last week' we use the simple past tense here. 'Buy' is an irregular verb: buy/bought/bought.
2 the: 'The' is correct. Because we are not speaking of the abstract generality of 'theater' as an artistic medium, the structure of the sentence requires the definite article 'the' before 'theater'.
3 was: 'Was' is correct. We already know that the action is taking place in the past. 'Was' is the preterit from of 'to be'. It is irregular: 'I am, you are/I was, you were/I had been, you have been'.
4 had to: 'Must' is the mistake in this sentence. Because we are speaking about past events, we cannot use 'must' which can only be used in the present tense. In order to express necessity in the past we use 'had to' (the past form of 'have to') in place of 'must' or 'need to'.
Exercice 2
Read the personal descriptions below. Match each description to the characters mentioned in this scene.

"I am responsible for ensuring that my company selects the most appropriate goods and services on the basis of price and quality. My boss lets me travel the world, and I love the buzz of negotiating a great deal." -->

"I own a chain of stores that sell a wide range of products worldwide. I am a friend of Bruno Delavigne, have a big personality and I have a hard time controlling the volume of my voice." -->

"I would call myself an entrepreneur, tycoon, billionaire, and industrialist. My relentless deal making, my appetite for risk, and my broad vision will ensure that my name lasts for centuries." -->

"I am a member of the royal family in a sovereign state located in the Middle East. I am immensely wealthy and I own a conglomerate that sells perfumes among other things." -->
Read the personal descriptions below. Match each description to the characters mentioned in this scene.

"I am responsible for ensuring that my company selects the most appropriate goods and services on the basis of price and quality. My boss lets me travel the world, and I love the buzz of negotiating a great deal." --> Cheryl Mackenna 1

"I own a chain of stores that sell a wide range of products worldwide. I am a friend of Bruno Delavigne, have a big personality and I have a hard time controlling the volume of my voice." --> Harold Warbuckle 2

"I would call myself an entrepreneur, tycoon, billionaire, and industrialist. My relentless deal making, my appetite for risk, and my broad vision will ensure that my name lasts for centuries." --> Lee Wang 3

"I am a member of the royal family in a sovereign state located in the Middle East. I am immensely wealthy and I own a conglomerate that sells perfumes among other things." --> Sheik Jafar 4
1 Cheryl Mackenna: This is the correct answer. Cheryl says that she is "the corporate buyer for Sheik Jafar's Perfume Conglomerate". A "corporate buyer" is the person responsible for purchasing (for a company) who often negotiates to get the best price for their company.
1 Sheik Jafar: This is incorrect. Sheik Jafar is the owner of Sheik Jafar's Perfume Conglomerate, a Dubai-based cosmetics company. This does not match his description.
1 Lee Wang: This is incorrect. Lee Wang is the CEO of Wang Industries, a Chinese conglomerate. This does not match his description.
1 Harold Warbuckle: This is incorrect. As Bruno says in the audio, Harold is the "CEO and president of Warbuckle's International department stores". This does not match his description.
2 Harold Warbuckle: This is correct. Harold is introduced by Bruno as the "CEO and president of Warbuckle's International department stores". A department store is an establishment which sells a wide range of products, often in different "departments". CEO stands for "Chief Executive Officer": the highest-ranking executive of a company.
2 Sheik Jafar: This is incorrect. Sheik Jafar is the owner of Sheik Jafar's Perfume Conglomerate, a Dubai-based cosmetics company. This does not match his description.
2 Lee Wang: This is incorrect. Lee Wang is the CEO of Wang Industries, a Chinese conglomerate. This does not match his description.
2 Cheryl Mackenna: This is incorrect. Cheryl introduces herself in the audio by saying: "I'm the corporate buyer for Sheik Jafar's Perfume Conglomerate". This does not match her description.
3 Lee Wang: This is correct. As you have read in the previous two scenes, Lee Wang is the rich and successful head of Wang Industries. His description of himself as a "relentless" deal-maker means that he is looking to make new business transactions constantly. When he mentions his "appetite for risk", he means that he has a desire to act in a risky way.
3 Harold Warbuckle: This is incorrect. As Bruno says in the audio, Harold is the "CEO and president of Warbuckle's International department stores". This does not match his description.
3 Sheik Jafar: This is incorrect. Sheik Jafar is the owner of Sheik Jafar's Perfume Conglomerate, a Dubai-based cosmetics company. This does not match his description.
3 Cheryl Mackenna: This is incorrect. Cheryl introduces herself in the audio by saying: "I'm the corporate buyer for Sheik Jafar's Perfume Conglomerate". This does not match her description.
4 Sheik Jafar: This is correct. Sheik Jafar does not appear in this scene, but he is mentioned by Cheryl Mackenna, who says she's the corporate buyer for Sheik Jafar's Perfume Conglomerate.
4 Cheryl Mackenna: This is incorrect. Cheryl introduces herself in the audio by saying: "I'm the corporate buyer for Sheik Jafar's Perfume Conglomerate". This does not match her description.
4 Harold Warbuckle: This is incorrect. As Bruno says in the audio, Harold is the "CEO and president of Warbuckle's International department stores". This does not match his description.
4 Lee Wang: This is incorrect. Lee Wang is the CEO of Wang Industries, a Chinese conglomerate. This does not match his description.
Exercice 3
Select the TRUE statements from the list below according to Philip's letter.

There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the TRUE statements from the list below according to Philip's letter.

There may be more than one correct answer!
This statement is false. Although Selina Mild is a Delavigne client, Philip has not yet met her, as she was a client of former sales representative Luke Gabriels. Philip is setting up a first time meeting between himself and Selina Mild.
This is correct. Philip writes "It is my hope that we will be able to arrange a meeting at your offices before the end of the month, as I will be in the Chicago area," meaning that he is going to Chicago and would like to meet Ms. Mild.
This is incorrect. Although Philip writes that Luke Gabriels "has moved on to other challenges in this industry", he clarifies this by writing "He was fired for drinking at work." To fire (an employee)' is to dismiss them from a job, often because of unprofessional behavior or poor performance.
This is incorrect. It states in the address field of the letter that Ms. Mild's job title is "Senior Buyer" which is not a marketing position. A "buyer" is the person responsible for purchasing (for the company) and who often negotiates to get the best price for their company.
Exercice 4
Select the TRUE statements from the list below, according to Bruno's email.

There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the TRUE statements from the list below, according to Bruno's email.

There may be more than one correct answer!
The Delavigne cow (her name is Henrietta the Heifer) is not going to market just yet. She has much milk to give.
This is a true statement. Bruno writes that Smells R Us are 'carriers of fine Delavigne products'. A 'carrier (of products)' is a company that 'distributes' or 'supplies' the products of another company. Example: Galeries Falayette is the exclusive carrier of Tiger Lily White limited edition perfume.
This is a true statement. Bruno asks Icarus to accompany Philip on his trip to Los Angeles and discuss 'unpaid invoices' with the 'Smells R Us' accounts department. 'Unpaid' and 'owed' share the same meaning: to be 'in debt' or 'not paid'. An 'invoice' is a 'bill' or 'request for money'. Example: We received an invoice from our supplier that is currently unpaid.
This statement is incorrect. Bruno writes that Philip will 'meet with buyers from 'Smells R Us'.' A 'buyer (of a retail store)' is someone who is responsible for the purchase of merchandise or materials that will then be sold in the store. Example: 'The buyers of Galeries Falayette have contacted our sales team to buy a large quantity of Delavigne perfumes.' During his meeting, Philip would normally be required to discuss Delavigne products that will be ordered by the buyers of 'Smells R Us'. A 'sales team' refers to a group responsible for selling products.
Exercice 5
Horatio has written and performed a jingle! Fill in the blanks with words from his song!

I make perfumes that are !
I make perfumes out of !
I make perfumes that are WOW!
You go my perfumes now!
Horatio has written and performed a jingle! Fill in the blanks with words from his song!

I make perfumes that are good 1!
I make perfumes out of wood 2!
I make perfumes that are WOW!
You go buy 3 my perfumes now!
1 good: "Good" is the word Horatio sings (chants) in the first line of his song. "Good" things are positive, beneficial or nice, like puppies, kittens and brushing your teeth.
2 wood: "Wood" is the word Horatio sings in this line of his jingle. "Wood" is the material from which many things are made, including paper and furniture. Wood comes from trees. "To make (a desk)" out of wood is to construct something using wood as the primary material.
3 buy: "Buy" is the word Horatio sings in this line of his jingle. To "buy (a perfume)" is to purchase it, or to exchange money for it.

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