English–French

“buy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/aʃəte/

Example

Elle achète souvent des légumes au marché.

She often buys vegetables at the market.

Illustration for acheter (buy)

How to say “buy” in French

“Buy” in French is acheter.

Money changes hands while the buyer gains what the seller offers.

Full entry for acheter: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with acheter

Il achète souvent des livres en ligne.

He often buys books online.

Tips for using acheter

  • Acheter has a stem change in some forms, as in j'achète and elle achète, but not in nous achetons.

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