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    L'intermédiaire (en. The intermediary)

    [lɛ̃.tɛʁ.me.djaʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual who facilitates communication or transactions between two other parties.
    He acts as an intermediary in the sale of the house.
    Il agit en tant qu'intermédiaire dans la vente de la maison.
    An organization or service that acts as a link between seekers and providers.
    This agency is an intermediary for temporary jobs.
    Cette agence est un intermédiaire pour les emplois temporaires.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'intermediare', which means 'to be in the middle'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak through someone's intermediary
    To use another person to communicate a message.
    parler par l'intermédiaire de quelqu'un
    an intermediary relationship
    A relationship where a third party facilitates exchanges.
    une relation d'intermédiaire

    Related Words

    mediation
    The process by which an intermediary helps to resolve a conflict.
    médiation
    intercession
    The act of praying or advocating on behalf of someone.
    intercession

    Slang Meanings

    Role of a fixer in a business situation.
    He thinks of himself as the business intermediary.
    Il se prend pour l'intermédiaire des affaires.
    Someone who takes advantage of the connections between two parties.
    She is the intermediary, always looking for good deals.
    Elle est l'intermédiaire, toujours à la recherche de bonnes affaires.