Banquiers (en. Bankers)

/bɑ̃.kje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Person who works in a bank, primarily in money management and financial advisory roles.
Bankers help their clients manage their investments.
Les banquiers aident leurs clients à gérer leurs investissements.
Person who lends money, often in a commercial setting.
Bankers are responsible for assessing credit risks.
Les banquiers sont responsables de l'évaluation des risques de crédit.

Etymology

The word comes from old French 'banquier', which referred to a money lender.

Common Phrases and Expressions

investment banker
Finance expert who assists companies with their financial operations.
banquier d'affaires
retail banker
Banker who deals with individual customers.
banquier de détail
investment bank
Bank that assists in fundraising through the issuance of securities.
banque d'investissement

Related Words

bank
Financial institution that allows for money management, credit, etc.
banque
credit
Sum of money that one can borrow.
crédit
investment
Capital investment with the hope of financial return.
investissement

Slang Meanings

network banker
Network bankers are often called for simple advice.
Les banquiers de réseau sont souvent appelés pour des conseils simples.
banker (informal)
He was referred to as a banker after advising a friend on finances.
Il a été traité de banqueux après avoir conseillé un ami en finances.