French word

concurrencer

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃kyʁɑ̃se/

Meaning

  • verbcompete with ___

Example

Nous allons concurrencer cette entreprise sur le marché.

We are going to compete with this company in the market.

Illustration for concurrencer (compete with ___)

More examples

La boutique locale peine à concurrencer les grandes enseignes.

The local shop struggles to compete with the large chains.

Core concept

Two businesses enter the same market and try to gain the advantage over the rival already there.

Common phrases

  • concurrencer quelqu'un

    compete with someone

  • concurrencer une entreprise

    compete with a company

  • concurrencer sur les prix

    compete on price

Similar words

faire concurrence à: To compete with other companies for customers through products or services.
rivaliser: To compete with someone by trying to match their level or ability.
être en concurrence avec: To be in competition with others in the same market or field.
concourir: To compete with others for the same goal or prize.

Definition in French

Essayer de prendre l'avantage sur un rival en se plaçant dans la même activité ou le même secteur.

Word origin

The verb concurrencer is formed from French concurrence and ultimately traces to Latin concurrere, meaning "to run together" or "meet".

Usage tips

  • Concurrencer takes a direct object, as in concurrencer une entreprise, while sur le marché or dans un secteur names the arena.

Other meanings

  • rival ___verb

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