French Conversation · Level 100
59 words
French word
prestataire
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁɛstatɛʁ/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)service provider
Example
Nous avons choisi le prestataire pour créer notre site.
We chose the service provider to create our website.
More examples
Nous travaillons avec un prestataire freelance.
We work with a freelance service provider.
Core concept
A paid service provider working on a client's behalf, whether as an independent worker or as a company.
Common phrases
faire appel à un prestataire
use a service provider
prestataire externe
external service provider
prestataire freelance
freelance service provider
Similar words
fournisseur: A person or company that supplies goods or materials for payment.
consultant: A person or company paid to provide expert advice or specialized services.
freelance: A self-employed person who takes on work and is paid per contract.
Definition in French
Entreprise ou travailleur indépendant chargé d'exécuter un travail ou de fournir une prestation pour un client contre rémunération.
Word origin
French created prestataire from prestation and the person-denoting suffix -aire, with prestation inherited through French from Latin praestare.
Usage tips
- The common expression faire appel à un prestataire takes the preposition à and means engaging a service provider.