Commissionnaire (en. Commissioner)

kɔ.mi.sjɔ.nɛʁ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Representative of a company who receives commissions on sales.
The commission agent succeeded in closing several important deals.
Le commissionnaire a réussi à conclure plusieurs affaires importantes.
Agent who acts on behalf of another person in commercial operations.
He works as a commission agent for several renowned brands.
Il travaille comme commissionnaire pour plusieurs marques renommées.
Person who manages transactions on behalf of a third party for a fee.
She is a commission agent in the insurance sector.
Elle est commissionnaire dans le secteur des assurances.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'commissionarius' which refers to a person assigned to a commission.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a commission agent
To act as an agent receiving a commission.
être commissionnaire
customs agent
Agent responsible for customs formalities for goods.
commissionnaire en douane
commissions on sales
Remuneration received for each sale made.
commissions sur ventes

Related Words

commission
Sum of money received for a service or sale.
commission
mandate
Authorization given to a person to act on their behalf.
mandat
commercial agent
Person who represents a company to sell its products.
agent commercial

Slang Meanings

Neighborhood commission agent
He is known as the neighborhood commission agent for his quick services.
Il est connu comme le commissionnaire de quartier pour ses services rapides.
Commi for friends
He has special rates at his place, he is the commi for friends.
Il a des tarifs spéciaux chez lui, il est le commi pour les amis.