Acheté (en. Bought)

/aʃ.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Acquire a good or service in exchange for money.
I bought a new book yesterday.
J'ai acheté un nouveau livre hier.
Obtain something by paying a certain price.
They bought a house in the downtown area.
Ils ont acheté une maison dans le centre-ville.
Make a purchase through a commercial transaction.
She bought clothes on sale.
Elle a acheté des vêtements en soldes.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'acheter' which comes from the Latin 'accaptare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

buy on credit
Acquire a product by paying in installments.
acheter à crédit
buy in bulk
Acquire goods in large quantities.
acheter en gros
buy second-hand
Acquire items that have already been used.
acheter d'occasion

Related Words

purchase
Action of buying something.
achat
buyer
Person who buys.
acheteur
seller
Person who sells or offers goods.
vendeur

Slang Meanings

Having paid a high price for an item.
He paid a lot for his new smartphone; he really bought it!
Il a payé cher pour son nouveau smartphone, il l'a vraiment acheté !
Having acquired something quickly.
She really bought the latest fashion trend!
Elle a vraiment acheté la dernière tendance en mode !