Clientèle (en. Customers)

/kljɑ̃.tɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
The totality of clients who frequent an establishment.
The clientele of the café has increased since its renovation.
La clientèle du café a augmenté depuis sa rénovation.
The number of clients that a merchant or professional attracts.
This boutique targets an affluent clientele.
Cette boutique vise une clientèle aisée.
The relationships between a professional and their clients.
It is important to maintain a good clientele to ensure success.
Il est important d'entretenir une bonne clientèle pour assurer le succès.

Etymology

From the Latin 'clientela', deriving from 'cliens', which means 'client'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

build customer loyalty
Implementing strategies to retain clients.
fidéliser sa clientèle
attract a new clientele
Implementing actions to attract new clients.
attirer une nouvelle clientèle
customer service
The range of services provided to clients to assist them.
service à la clientèle

Related Words

client
Person who buys goods or services.
client
commerce
Activity of buying, selling, and exchanging goods or services.
commerce
prospecting
Searching for new clients.
prospection

Slang Meanings

Loyal client of an establishment.
He is a regular at the bar; he’s a true member of the clientele.
Il est un habitué du bar, c'est un vrai membre de la clientèle.
Occasional client.
She is not a real clientele, just a passing customer.
Elle n'est pas une vraie clientèle, juste une cliente de passage.