D'acheter (en. To buy)

/daʃte/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Acquiring an item in exchange for a sum of money.
I am going to buy a new book.
Je vais d'acheter un nouveau livre.
Making the acquisition of something.
She decided to buy a house.
Elle a décidé d'acheter une maison.
Obtaining something through a payment.
He plans to buy a car tomorrow.
Il compte d'acheter une voiture demain.

Etymology

The origin of the word d'acheter derives from the Latin 'accaptare' and Old French 'achetai'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to buy in bulk
Acquiring goods in large quantities.
d'acheter en gros
to buy on credit
Making a purchase by paying on credit.
d'acheter à crédit
to buy at a low price
Acquiring something at a reduced cost.
d'acheter à bas prix

Related Words

purchase
Action of acquiring something.
achat
seller
Person who sells something.
vendeur
commerce
Activity of buying and selling.
commerce

Slang Meanings

Buying something in an improvised manner.
We are going to make a quick purchase before heading home.
On va faire un d'acheter rapide avant de rentrer.
To buy something urgently.
He told me to buy directly without thinking.
Il m'a dit de d'acheter direct sans réfléchir.