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.