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    Acheta (en. Bought)

    /aʃtə/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To acquire something in exchange for money.
    He bought a new book yesterday.
    Il acheta un nouveau livre hier.
    To obtain something by making a payment.
    She bought a second-hand car.
    Elle acheta une voiture d'occasion.
    To carry out a commercial transaction.
    We bought souvenirs during our vacation.
    Nous avons acheté des souvenirs lors de nos vacances.
    To acquire a product or service.
    They often buy online.
    Ils achètent souvent en ligne.

    Etymology

    The verb 'acheter' comes from the Latin 'accaptare', which means 'to take for oneself'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    It must be bought.
    It must absolutely be purchased.
    Il faut l'acheta
    Bought at a high price.
    To buy something very expensive.
    Acheta à prix d'or
    Bought on a whim.
    To buy impulsively.
    Acheta sur un coup de tête

    Related Words

    buyer
    A person who buys.
    acheteur
    purchase
    The act of buying.
    achat
    purchasable
    That which can be purchased.
    achetable

    Slang Meanings

    Buying second-hand items.
    I made a second-hand purchase this weekend.
    J'ai fait un acheta d'occasion ce week-end.
    Taking something without paying.
    He made a free purchase at the store.
    Il a fait un acheta gratos au magasin.