French Conversation · Level 2
83 words
French word
business
Pronunciation
IPA/biznɛs/
Meaning
- masculine nounbusiness
Example
Il a lancé un business en ligne.
He launched an online business.
More examples
Elle fait du business avec des partenaires étrangers.
She conducts business with foreign partners.
Core concept
A profit-seeking venture with buying and selling at its center and organized work around them.
Common phrases
faire du business
conduct business
un business en ligne
an online business
entrer dans le business
go into business
Similar words
entreprise: An organized entity that provides goods or services for profit.
affaires: Commercial dealings and financial transactions.
Definition in French
Ensemble d'opérations commerciales et de transactions visant l'échange marchand et le profit, incluant l'organisation et la gestion de ces activités.
Word origin
The French noun business is borrowed from English business, which developed from busy plus the suffix -ness.
Usage tips
- French treats business as masculine, so standard forms include le business and un business.