négociation
In French, bargaining is translated as négociation.
The process of discussing the terms of an agreement to reach a mutually acceptable deal.
Which one should you use?
While négociation is the noun for the process, the verb for the act of bargaining (often in a commercial or market sense) is marchander.
How does it change in a sentence?
négociation is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- In French, the phrase marchander son amour is an idiom meaning to be hesitant or calculating about showing affection.
- In French, the expression faire du lèche-vitrine refers to 'window shopping', which is the activity one does when they are browsing before the actual 'marchandage' begins.
- While marchander is used for price haggling, a French person would rarely use it in a professional business meeting, preferring négocier to avoid sounding like they are at a flea market.
Examples in context
- Pouvez-vous faire un rabais, s'il vous plaît?Can you please give me a discount?
- Est-ce que le prix est négociable?Is the price negotiable?
- Je peux vous offrir combien?How much can I offer?
- Je vous propose X euros.I'm offering you X euros.
- Ça vous convient si je vous donne X euros?Is it okay if I give you X euros?
- Je peux peut-être monter jusqu'à X euros.I can maybe go up to X euros.
- Malheureusement, c'est trop cher pour moi.Unfortunately, it's too expensive for me.
- Marché conclu!Deal!
- D'accord, je prends.Alright, I'll take it.
- La négociation a duré toute la matinée.The negotiation lasted all morning.
- Nous commençons la négociation demain.We are starting the negotiation tomorrow.
- Cette négociation est très importante pour nous.This negotiation is very important for us.
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are discussing a salary increase with their boss.
- ChloéComment s'est passée ta négociation avec le patron ?How did your negotiation with the boss go?
- HugoC'était difficile, mais j'ai obtenu une augmentation.It was difficult, but I got a raise.
- ChloéC'est génial, Hugo !That's great, Hugo!
- HugoMerci, maintenant c'est ton tour.Thanks, now it's your turn.
