horse trader

• Personne habile à négocier ou à marchander, souvent de manière rusée ou astucieuse ; à l'origine, désignait un marchand de chevaux, mais s'emploie désormais au sens figuré pour tout négociateur coriace, notamment en politique ou en affaires.

A person who is skilled at negotiating or bargaining, often in a shrewd or clever manner; originally referred to someone who trades horses, but now used figuratively for any tough negotiator, especially in politics or business.

1. Literal meaningB1formal

   A person who buys and sells horses as a profession.

   marchand de chevaux

   • The horse trader examined the animal's teeth before making an offer.
   • He worked as a horse trader at the local market.
   • Horse traders often travel to different towns to sell their animals.

2. Figurative meaningB2informalamerican

   A person who is skilled at negotiating or making deals, often in a shrewd or clever way.

   négociateur rusé

   • He's a real horse trader when it comes to business contracts.
   • The politician was known as a horse trader, always striking deals behind closed doors.
   • She's a horse trader in the real estate market, always getting the best price.