investisseur en capital-risque
The English phrase "venture capitalist" is translated into French as investisseur en capital-risque.
Meaning: investor (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to the plural form, venture capitalists, use investisseurs en capital-risque.
Did you know?
- The word risque shares the same root as the English word 'risk' but originates from the Italian 'risco' meaning a danger or reef in the sea.
- If you are discussing a 'venture capitalist' in a casual startup environment in Paris, using the long French phrase might actually make you sound more academic than professional.
- French speakers often use le capital-investissement as an umbrella term that encompasses both venture capital and private equity.
Examples in context
- L'investisseur providentiel a injecté des fonds cruciaux dans la jeune entreprise.The venture capitalist injected crucial funds into the young company.
- Nous cherchons un investisseur en capital-risque pour notre projet.We are looking for a venture capitalist for our project.
- Cet investisseur en capital-risque finance des startups technologiques.This venture capitalist finances technology startups.
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are discussing a business meeting at a café.
- ChloéNathan, as-tu rencontré l'investisseur en capital-risque hier ?Nathan, did you meet the venture capitalist yesterday?
- NathanOui, il est très impressionnant et très riche.Yes, he is very impressive and very wealthy.
- ChloéEst-ce qu'il va aider notre entreprise ?Is he going to help our company?
- NathanPeut-être, si notre plan lui plaît.Maybe, if he likes our plan.
