Achats (en. Purchases)
/a.ʃɑ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Amount or value of acquired goods.
Last week's purchases were mainly for clothing.
Les achats de la semaine dernière étaient principalement pour des vêtements.
Goods purchased in a commercial context.
Purchases made today will be delivered tomorrow.
Les achats réalisés aujourd'hui vont être livrés demain.
Etymology
The word 'purchases' comes from the verb 'to purchase', which means to acquire something in exchange for money.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to go shopping
Buying items in a store.
faire des achats
online purchases
Acquisition of products via the Internet.
achats en ligne
impulse purchases
Purchases made without planning, often spontaneous.
achats impulsifs
Related Words
to buy
Acquiring a good in exchange for money.
acheter
commerce
The activity of buying and selling.
commerce
seller
A person who sells goods or services.
vendeur
Slang Meanings
Good deals
I found good deals for my purchases this weekend.
J'ai trouvé de bons plans pour mes achats ce week-end.
Shopping
We are going shopping tonight after work.
On va faire du shopping ce soir après le travail.