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    L'acquisition (en. The acquisition)

    [lakizisjɔ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Process by which a person or entity obtains something.
    The acquisition of this company was a surprise to everyone.
    L'acquisition de cette entreprise a été une surprise pour tout le monde.
    Acquisition of knowledge or skills.
    His acquisition of new language skills is impressive.
    Son acquisition de nouvelles compétences linguistiques est impressionnante.
    A good or property obtained.
    This painting is the latest acquisition of our collection.
    Cette peinture est la dernière acquisition de notre collection.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'acquisitio', which means 'to obtain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the acquisition of knowledge
    The process of learning or assimilating new information.
    l'acquisition de connaissances
    to make an acquisition
    To proceed with the purchase or obtaining of something.
    faire une acquisition
    the acquisition of a language
    The process of learning a new language.
    l'acquisition d'une langue

    Related Words

    to acquire
    To obtain something after an effort.
    acquérir
    buyer
    A person who buys or obtains something.
    acquéreur

    Slang Meanings

    To grab
    He grabbed a new car.
    Il a chopé une nouvelle voiture.
    To get it (understand).
    He got the new software quickly.
    Il a pigé le nouveau logiciel rapidement.