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    Client (en. Customer)

    /kljɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who purchases goods or services.
    The client is satisfied with the quality of the product.
    Le client est satisfait de la qualité du produit.
    A user of a professional service.
    The client asked for advice from his lawyer.
    Le client a demandé des conseils à son avocat.
    In the context of technology, a device that accesses a service provided by a server.
    The client connects to the server to download files.
    Le client se connecte au serveur pour télécharger des fichiers.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'clientem', which means 'one who is protected by a patron'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    loyal client
    A client who returns regularly.
    client fidèle
    customer service
    A department that handles client requests and problems.
    service client
    dealing with the client
    To engage in conversation or business with the client.
    traiter avec le client

    Related Words

    clientele
    The entire set of clients of a business.
    clientèle
    potential client
    An individual who could become a client.
    client potentiel
    customer relationship
    The relationship between a business and its clients.
    relation client

    Slang Meanings

    A client in a casual sense.
    Look at that client trying to negotiate the price.
    Regarde ce client qui essaie de négocier le prix.
    Sometimes used to refer to a difficult person.
    This client is really a pain today.
    Ce client est vraiment un casse-pieds aujourd'hui.