Banquier (en. Banker)

/bɑ̃.kje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Person whose job is to work in a bank.
The banker offered him a personal loan.
Le banquier lui a proposé un prêt personnel.
Bank agent who takes care of clients' accounts and transactions.
She has an appointment with her banker to discuss her savings.
Elle a rendez-vous avec son banquier pour discuter de son épargne.
Person who invests in projects or advises companies on their financing.
The investment banker helped the company raise funds.
Le banquier d'affaires a aidé l'entreprise à lever des fonds.

Etymology

From the French word 'banque', itself derived from the Italian 'banca'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

investment banker
Banker specialized in financial advising for companies.
banquier d'affaires
remote banker
Banker who manages accounts and transactions via the internet or phone.
banquier à distance
private banker
Banker offering personalized services to wealthy clients.
banquier privé

Related Words

bank
Financial institution where savings and credits are managed.
banque
credit
Sum of money lent by a bank to a client.
crédit
savings
Sum of money set aside for future use.
épargne

Slang Meanings

Cash
The banker earns a lot of cash.
Le banquier gagne un sacré pognon.
Dough
He is a banker, so he always has dough.
Il est banquier, donc il a toujours du fric.