Achète (en. Bought)

/aʃɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Acquire a good in exchange for a sum of money.
She buys vegetables at the market.
Elle achète des légumes au marché.
Obtain something, such as a service or favor, often for a price.
He buys his access to the gym by paying a membership fee.
Il achète son accès à la salle de sport en payant une cotisation.
Make a voluntary acquisition of something.
We are going to buy a new computer.
Nous allons acheter un nouvel ordinateur.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'emptio', meaning to buy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

buy on credit
Acquire a good and pay for it in installments.
acheter à crédit
bought on a whim
Make an impulsive purchase without thinking.
acheté sur un coup de tête
buy affection
Win the affection of others through gifts or attentions.
acheter les cœurs

Related Words

buyer
Person who buys something.
acheteur
purchase
Action of buying, acquisition.
achat
sells
Action of giving something in exchange for money.
vend

Slang Meanings

Throwing down cash
He throws down cash as soon as he needs to buy something.
Il balance la thune dès qu'il faut acheter quelque chose.
Blowing money
He blows money to buy the latest console.
Il claque des sous pour acheter la dernière console.