client
/kli.jɑ̃/masculine
The English phrase 'client' translates to client in French. If unsure, use client. Wiktionary also lists cliente.
Meaning: a customer or receiver of services (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| client | /kli.jɑ̃/ | masculine |
| cliente | /kli.jɑ̃t/ | feminine |
client refers to a customer or a receiver of services. In French, this term is used for both retail customers and professional service clients, whereas in English, 'client' often implies a professional relationship like that of a lawyer.
How do you pronounce it?
/kli.jɑ̃/
Did you know?
- In Ancient Rome, a client was not a customer but a free person who entered a dependent relationship with a wealthy 'patron' to receive legal and financial protection.
- In some specialized French business jargon, a 'top' client is often referred to as a grand compte, which literally translates to a 'big account'.
- The phrase client mystère refers to a 'mystery shopper' who is hired to test the quality of service in a shop or hotel.
Examples in context
- Tom est un client.Tom is a client.This sentence is useful for identifying a person as a client.Tatoeba #5833099 by Aiji, translation #2272775 by CK
- Je suis avec un client.I'm with a client.This sentence is useful for stating that one is currently with a client.Tatoeba #3093169 by Blabla, translation #1891160 by CK
- Tout client a des droits.Every client has rights.This sentence is useful for noting that every client has rights.Tatoeba #2319666 by sacredceltic, translation #2318169 by Gulliver
- Le client est arrivé à l'heure.The client arrived on time.
- Notre société accorde une grande importance à chaque client.Our company values each client greatly.
- Servez notre client avec courtoisie.Serve our client with politeness.
- Notre clientèle est principalement composée de jeunes professionnels.Our clientele is mainly composed of young professionals.
- La satisfaction de notre clientèle est notre priorité absolue.The satisfaction of our clientele is our top priority.
- Les usagers de notre service doivent s'inscrire en ligne.The clients of our service must register online.
- Les usagers doivent présenter une pièce d'identité valide.The clients must present a valid ID.
- Hier, j'ai rencontré un client super sympa.Yesterday, I met a really nice client.
- Nous avons de nombreux clients fidèles qui nous font confiance depuis des années.We have many loyal clients who have trusted us for years.
- Ce salon de coiffure est très apprécié par sa clientèle fidèle.This hair salon is highly appreciated by its loyal clientele.
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel is working at a reception desk and Manon approaches him.
- ManonEst-ce que le client est déjà arrivé ?Has the client already arrived?
- GabrielOui, ton client est là.Yes, your client is here.
- ManonMerci Gabriel, je vais le voir.Thanks Gabriel, I am going to see him.
- GabrielDe rien, Manon.You're welcome, Manon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “client” translations and entries client, cliente, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries client, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
