French word

négocier

Pronunciation

IPA/negosje/

Meaning

  • verbnegotiate

Example

Je dois négocier le contrat.

I have to negotiate the contract.

Illustration for négocier (negotiate)

More examples

Il a essayé de négocier le prix au marché.

He tried to negotiate the price at the market.

Core concept

A discussion moves between proposed prices, terms, or solutions until a mutually acceptable point is found.

Common phrases

  • négocier un prix

    negotiate a price

  • négocier au marché

    haggle at the market

  • négocier avec un vendeur

    negotiate with a seller

Similar words

marchander: To bargain over a price to obtain a discount.
s'entendre: To come to an agreement by meeting each other partway.
convenir: To mutually agree on conditions, dates, or other details.
conclure: To conclude negotiations by formalizing an agreement or contract.

Definition in French

Discuter avec une ou plusieurs personnes pour obtenir un accord sur des conditions, un prix ou une solution.

Word origin

The verb developed from Latin negotiari, meaning to conduct business, through Italian negoziare before entering French.

Usage tips

  • Marchander specifically means to haggle over a price, whereas négocier also covers contracts, conditions, and solutions.

Other meanings

  • discussverb
  • haggleverb

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