loaner

• Personne qui prête de l'argent ou accorde un crédit dans le cadre d'une activité commerciale, ou véhicule fourni en remplacement temporaire pendant que le sien est en réparation.

A noun referring to a person who lends money or extends credit in business, or a vehicle provided as a temporary replacement while one's own is being repaired.

1. LenderB2formalbusiness

   A person or entity that lends money or provides credit, especially in a business context.

   Prêteur

   • The bank acted as the loaner for the small business expansion.
   • As a loaner, she offered favorable terms to her clients.
   • The loaner required collateral before approving the credit.

   Synonymescreditorfinancierlendermoneylender

   Antonymesborrowerdebtor

2. Replacement vehicleB1informalamerican

   A car or other vehicle provided temporarily to a customer while their own vehicle is being repaired or serviced.

   Véhicule de prêt

   • The dealership gave me a loaner while my car was in the shop.
   • I drove a loaner for two days until my truck was fixed.
   • The loaner was a newer model, which was a nice surprise.