banquier
/bɑ̃.kje/masculine
The French word for banker is banquier.
A banquier is one who conducts the business of banking. Related banking actions include ouvrir un compte (to open an account) and faire un virement (to make a transfer).
Meaning: one who conducts the business of banking (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is banquier. To refer to a female banker, use banquière. To make the word plural, add an s to the end: banquiers.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɑ̃.kje/
Did you know?
- In historical French, a banquier was not always a financier, but could refer to someone who sat at a 'banc' or bench in a marketplace to exchange currencies.
- In old French literature, the banquier was often portrayed as a villainous figure due to historical religious prohibitions against charging interest.
- If a banquier is accused of 'banqueroute', it does not just mean they are out of money, but specifically refers to the legal crime of bankruptcy.
Examples in context
- N'es-tu pas banquier ?Aren't you a banker?This example is useful for asking if someone is a banquier.Tatoeba #6083199 by Aiji, translation #2647727 by CK
- Il maria sa fille à un banquier.He married his daughter to a banker.This example is useful for describing someone marrying a banquier.Tatoeba #334851 by sysko, translation #12262562 by morbrorper
- Le banquier est allé en prison pour fraude.The banker went to jail for fraud.This example is useful for describing a banquier going to prison for fraud.Tatoeba #12324553 by lbdx, translation #3986470 by Hybrid
- Le banquier m'a aidé à obtenir un prêtThe banker helped me secure a loan
- Ma sœur est une banquière talentueuseMy sister is a talented banker
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are discussing their career goals.
- NathanJe veux devenir banquier un jour.I want to become a banker one day.
- ChloéC'est un métier très stressant, Nathan.It is a very stressful job, Nathan.
- NathanOui, mais un banquier gagne bien sa vie.Yes, but a banker earns a good living.
- ChloéC'est vrai, tu as raison.That's true, you are right.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “banker” translations and entries banquier, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
