Intermédiaires (en. Intermediaries)
/ɛ̃.tɛʁ.me.djɛʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person or thing that acts as an intermediary.
The intermediary facilitated the transaction between the two parties.
L'intermédiaire a facilité la transaction entre les deux parties.
State or condition of something between two extremes.
This product is in a mid-range.
Ce produit est dans une gamme intermédiaire.
A point of intersection or a stage between two phases.
She is at the intermediate stage of her project.
Elle est au stade intermédiaire de son projet.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'intermedius', which means 'that which is in the middle'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
between two intermediaries
In a situation where two parties need to come to an agreement.
entre deux intermédiaires
role of intermediary
Function of conducting or guiding between two entities.
rôle d'intermédiaire
trusted intermediary
A person in whom one can have faith to establish relationships.
intermédiaire de confiance
Related Words
intermediary
Referring to something that is in the middle.
intermédiaire
mediation
The act of serving as an intermediary.
médiation
interversation
Dialogue between two or more parties.
interversation
Slang Meanings
A bunch of problems waiting to be resolved.
He's a real intermediary; there are always things to sort out.
C'est un vrai intermédiaire, il y a toujours des trucs à régler.
A person who creates links between groups.
This guy is an intermediary in the scene; everyone knows him.
Ce gars est un intermédiaire dans le milieu, tout le monde le connaît.