Achetés (en. Purchased)
/aʃte/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Acquiring something in exchange for a sum of money.
They bought fruits at the market.
Ils ont achetés des fruits au marché.
Obtaining a product or service by payment.
We bought concert tickets.
Nous avons achetés des tickets de concert.
Acquiring something legally.
She bought a house last year.
Elle a achetés une maison l'année dernière.
Etymology
From the verb 'acheter', derived from the Latin 'mercere' which means to buy.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bought at a reduced price
A good purchased at a price lower than the normal price.
acheté à prix réduit
buy in bulk
Acquiring goods in large quantities, often at a reduced price.
acheter en gros
buy on the spot
Acquiring something without thinking, on a whim.
acheter sur le tas
Related Words
purchase
Action or fact of buying a good.
achat
seller
A person who sells a product or service.
vendeur
price
Amount of money requested for a good or service.
prix
Slang Meanings
Impulse buy.
He made an impulse buy and bought several clothes.
Il a fait un achat impulsif et a achetés plusieurs vêtements.
To pay off a debt.
He paid off his debts by working hard.
Il a achetés ses dettes en travaillant dur.