noun🔗ShareAchat, acquisitionThe acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent."They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink."Ils offrent un hamburger gratuit avec l'achat d'une boisson.businesseconomyfinancecommerceassettitleessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAchat, acquisitionThat which is obtained, got or acquired, in any manner, honestly or dishonestly; property; possession; acquisition."The purchase of a new bicycle was the highlight of her birthday week. "L'achat d'un nouveau vélo a été le point culminant de sa semaine d'anniversaire.propertybusinessfinanceeconomycommerceassetessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAchatThat which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent."He was pleased with his latest purchase."Il était satisfait de son dernier achat.businesseconomyfinancecommerceassetessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAchat, acquisitionThe act or process of seeking and obtaining something (e.g. property, etc.)"The purchase of a new laptop was essential for completing my school assignments. "L'achat d'un nouvel ordinateur portable était essentiel pour terminer mes devoirs scolaires.commercebusinesseconomyfinancepropertyessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePrix d'achatA price paid for a house or estate, etc. equal to the amount of the rent or income during the stated number of years."The purchase price of the small farm was set at the equivalent of five years' worth of rent. "Le prix d'achat de la petite ferme a été fixé à l'équivalent de cinq années de loyer.propertyfinanceeconomybusinessessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAvantage mécaniqueAny mechanical hold or advantage, applied to the raising or removing of heavy bodies, as by a lever, a tackle or capstan."It is hard to get purchase on a nail without a pry bar or hammer."Il est difficile d'obtenir un avantage mécanique sur un clou sans pied-de-biche ou marteau.technicalnauticalphysicsmachineessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAppareil, dispositifThe apparatus, tackle or device by which such mechanical advantage is gained and in nautical terminology the ratio of such a device, like a pulley, or block and tackle."The purchase of the new crane allowed the construction crew to lift the heavy beams more easily. "L'appareil de la nouvelle grue a permis à l'équipe de construction de soulever plus facilement les poutres lourdes.nauticalsailingtechnologymachinedeviceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePriseThe amount of hold one has from an individual foothold or ledge."The climber's purchase from the small rock ledge was barely enough to hold their weight. "La prise du grimpeur sur la petite corniche rocheuse était à peine suffisante pour supporter son poids.positiontechnicalessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAchat, acquisitionAcquisition of lands or tenements by means other than descent or inheritance, namely, by one's own act or agreement."The purchase of the new school building was finalized by the city council. "L'achat du nouveau bâtiment scolaire a été finalisé par le conseil municipal.propertylawbusinessfinanceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcheter, acquérirTo buy, obtain by payment of a price in money or its equivalent."to purchase land, to purchase a house"Acheter un terrain, acheter une maison.businesscommerceeconomyfinanceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcquérir, acheterTo pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire."She purchased a new backpack for school. "Elle a acheté un nouveau sac à dos pour l'école.businesseconomyfinancecommerceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcquérir, obtenirTo obtain by any outlay, as of labor, danger, or sacrifice, etc."to purchase favor with flattery"Acquérir les faveurs par la flatterie.businesseconomyessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRacheter par une amende ou une confiscationTo expiate by a fine or forfeit."The student had to purchase a fine to avoid suspension from school. "L'élève a dû payer une amende pour éviter d'être suspendu de l'école.lawguiltfinanceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSoulever, leverTo apply to (anything) a device for obtaining a mechanical advantage; to get a purchase upon, or apply a purchase to; to raise or move by mechanical means."to purchase a cannon"soulever un canontechnicalphysicsmachineessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'efforcer, s'appliquerTo put forth effort to obtain anything; to strive; to exert oneself."To get a better grade, she purchased extra study time, reviewing notes and practicing problems diligently. "Pour obtenir une meilleure note, elle s'est efforcée d'avoir du temps d'étude supplémentaire, en révisant ses notes et en s'exerçant assidûment.actionachievementessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcheterTo constitute the buying power for a purchase, have a trading value."The student's allowance purchased a new notebook and pencils. "L'allocation de l'étudiant a permis d'acheter un nouveau cahier et des crayons.businesscommerceeconomyfinancevalueessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
