Clients (en. Customers)
/kljɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person who uses the services of a professional or a business.
The customers of this store are very loyal.
Les clients de cette boutique sont très fidèles.
The set of people who consume goods or services.
Customer satisfaction is our priority.
La satisfaction des clients est notre priorité.
A person or entity who benefits from advice or services of a business.
This lawyer has several important clients.
Cet avocat a plusieurs clients importants.
Etymology
The word 'clients' comes from the Latin 'clientem', meaning 'one who is under the protection of another'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
customer service
Department of a company that manages relationships with clients.
service client
to retain customers
To implement strategies to keep regular customers.
fidéliser les clients
customer profile
Typical characteristics of a company's clients.
profil des clients
Related Words
consumer
A person who uses or purchases goods or services.
consommateur
buyer
A person who buys something, often in a business context.
acheteur
Slang Meanings
Loyal customer
A 'loyal customer' is someone who always comes back to buy.
Un 'client fidèle' est quelqu'un qui revient toujours pour acheter.
Regular customer
A 'regular customer' is a person who often frequents the same establishment.
Un 'client régulier' est une personne qui fréquente souvent un même établissement.