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purchase

/ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/

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noun

Achat, acquisition

The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.

Examples :

"They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink."

Ils offrent un hamburger gratuit avec l'achat d'une boisson.

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noun

Achat, acquisition

That which is obtained, got or acquired, in any manner, honestly or dishonestly; property; possession; acquisition.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Achat

That which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent.

Examples :

"He was pleased with his latest purchase."

Il était satisfait de son dernier achat.

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noun

Achat, acquisition

The act or process of seeking and obtaining something (e.g. property, etc.)

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Prix d'achat

A price paid for a house or estate, etc. equal to the amount of the rent or income during the stated number of years.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Avantage mécanique

Any mechanical hold or advantage, applied to the raising or removing of heavy bodies, as by a lever, a tackle or capstan.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Appareil, dispositif

The 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.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Prise

The amount of hold one has from an individual foothold or ledge.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Achat, acquisition

Acquisition of lands or tenements by means other than descent or inheritance, namely, by one's own act or agreement.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Acheter, acquérir

To buy, obtain by payment of a price in money or its equivalent.

Examples :

"to purchase land, to purchase a house"

Acheter un terrain, acheter une maison.

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verb

Acquérir, acheter

To pursue and obtain; to acquire by seeking; to gain, obtain, or acquire.

Examples :

"She purchased a new backpack for school. "

Elle a acheté un nouveau sac à dos pour l'école.

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verb

Acquérir, obtenir

To obtain by any outlay, as of labor, danger, or sacrifice, etc.

Examples :

"to purchase favor with flattery"

Acquérir les faveurs par la flatterie.

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verb

Racheter par une amende ou une confiscation

To expiate by a fine or forfeit.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Soulever, lever

To 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.

Examples :

"to purchase a cannon"

soulever un canon

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verb

S'efforcer, s'appliquer

To put forth effort to obtain anything; to strive; to exert oneself.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Acheter

To constitute the buying power for a purchase, have a trading value.

Examples :

"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.

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