French word

banquier

Pronunciation

IPA/bɑ̃kje/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbanker

Example

Nous avons rendez-vous avec le banquier demain.

We have an appointment with the banker tomorrow.

Illustration for banquier (banker)

More examples

Je dois demander conseil au banquier à propos d'un prêt.

I have to ask the banker for advice about a loan.

Core concept

A financial intermediary linking a client's everyday money to the bank's services and advice.

Common phrases

  • demander conseil au banquier

    ask the banker for advice

  • avoir rendez-vous avec le banquier

    have an appointment with the banker

Similar words

conseiller: A bank adviser who recommends suitable financial products and procedures.
guichetier: A bank teller who handles cash transactions and basic counter services.
chargé de clientèle: A bank representative who manages clients' ongoing needs and requests.
employé de banque: A general bank employee handling routine office or counter duties.

Definition in French

Personne employée par une banque dont le métier est de gérer des comptes, d'effectuer des opérations financières et de conseiller les clients.

Word origin

Banquier developed in French by adding -ier to banque, a word borrowed from Italian banca, which first referred to a bench or counter.

Usage tips

  • Banquier is broader than guichetier, which usually means a counter clerk, while conseiller or chargé de clientèle emphasizes client advice.

Other meanings

  • bank employeenoun

Related words

  • banquièrefemale bankernoun

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