French word

négociation

Pronunciation

IPA/negosjasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounnegotiation

Example

La négociation a commencé hier soir.

The negotiation began last night.

Illustration for négociation (negotiation)

More examples

Ils ont réussi à conclure la négociation ce matin.

They succeeded in concluding the negotiation this morning.

Core concept

Several parties adjusting their demands around a shared set of terms until an agreement takes shape.

Common phrases

  • entamer une négociation

    start a negotiation

  • conclure une négociation

    conclude a negotiation

  • participer à une négociation

    participate in a negotiation

Similar words

discussion: A casual exchange of views or information.
débat: A structured argument that brings differences in opinion or position into focus.
accord: A settled arrangement agreed upon by all parties.
entente: An amicable agreement or cooperative arrangement made to prevent disputes.

Definition in French

Processus par lequel deux ou plusieurs parties discutent des conditions afin de parvenir à un accord.

Word origin

Négociation derives from French négocier, which comes through Old French from Latin negotiari, related to negotium, meaning business or work.

Usage tips

  • With négocier, the matter negotiated takes a direct object, while the other party is introduced by avec, as in négocier les conditions avec un fournisseur.

Other meanings

  • talksnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • négociernegotiateverb
  • négociablenegotiableadjective
  • négociateurnegotiatornoun

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