Négociations (en. Negotiations)
/neɡɔsjasjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A process by which parties make contact and agree on subjects of mutual interest.
The negotiations lasted several months before reaching an agreement.
Les négociations ont duré plusieurs mois avant d'aboutir à un accord.
A set of discussions aimed at establishing a contract or a compromise.
The peace negotiations were difficult and complex.
Les négociations pour la paix ont été difficiles et complexes.
Etymology
From Latin 'negotiatio', meaning 'commercial activity'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
commercial negotiations
Negotiation process related to commercial transactions.
négociations commerciales
peace negotiations
Discussions aimed at ending a conflict.
négociations de paix
public negotiations
Open and transparent discussions involving stakeholders.
négociations publiques
Related Words
negotiator
A person who negotiates.
négociateur
agreement
Positive outcome of the negotiations.
accord
convention
Formal agreement between two or more parties.
convention
Slang Meanings
Negos
We spent the whole day on the negotiations with the client.
On a passé toute la journée sur les négos avec le client.
Deal
He managed to strike a deal during the negotiations.
Il a réussi à faire un deal lors des négos.