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    Négociation (en. Negotiation)

    /ne.gos.ja.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Action of discussing to reach an agreement.
    The negotiation between the two companies lasted several weeks.
    La négociation entre les deux entreprises a duré plusieurs semaines.
    Process of mediation between opposing parties.
    The peace negotiations were difficult but essential.
    Les négociations de paix ont été difficiles mais essentielles.
    Exchange of offers and counter-offers.
    During the negotiation, they proposed a salary increase.
    Lors de la négociation, ils ont proposé une augmentation de salaire.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Latin 'negotiatio', meaning 'trade, business'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    negotiation table
    Place where formal discussions take place.
    table de négociation
    amicable negotiation
    Agreement reached without resorting to legal instances.
    négociation à l'amiable
    break off negotiations
    To end discussions without reaching an agreement.
    rompre les négociations

    Related Words

    negotiator
    A person who participates in a negotiation.
    négociateur
    negotiable
    Can be discussed or modified during negotiations.
    négociable

    Slang Meanings

    Bargain
    They managed to get a good bargain on the price of the car.
    Ils ont réussi à faire un bon bargain sur le prix de la voiture.
    Deal
    It's a deal they made after long negotiations.
    C'est un deal qu'ils ont conclu après de longues négociations.