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    Acquérir (en. Acquire)

    /akɛʁiʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To obtain an asset or a right.
    She wants to acquire a house by the sea.
    Elle souhaite acquérir une maison au bord de la mer.
    To gain experience or skills.
    He acquired skills in computing during his training.
    Il a acquis des compétences en informatique durant sa formation.
    To procure something.
    They acquired supplies for the project.
    Ils ont acquéri des fournitures pour le projet.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'acquirere', which means 'to obtain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to gain experience
    To gain skills or knowledge.
    acquérir de l'expérience
    to acquire a new client
    To obtain an additional client for a business.
    acquérir un nouveau client
    to acquire real estate
    To buy a property.
    acquérir un bien immobilier

    Related Words

    acquisition
    The action of obtaining something.
    acquisition
    acquirer
    A person who acquires something.
    acquéreur
    acquirer
    Refers to one who acquires.
    acquérant

    Slang Meanings

    To quickly obtain something.
    He managed to acquire the latest phone model before everyone else.
    Il a réussi à acquérir le dernier modèle de téléphone avant tout le monde.
    To secure a place in a group.
    He is trying to acquire contacts in the industry.
    Il essaie d'acquérir des contacts dans l'industrie.