purchase

• Nom désignant l'action d'acheter quelque chose ou l'objet acheté lui-même.

A noun referring to the act of buying something, or the item that has been bought.

1. Act of buyingB1formal

   The action of buying something.

   Achat

   • The purchase of the house took several months.
   • She made a large purchase at the electronics store.
   • Online purchases have increased significantly this year.

   Synonymesacquisitionbuyingprocurement

   Antonymessale

2. Item boughtB1formal

   Something that has been bought.

   achat (objet acheté)

   • He carried his purchases out of the store.
   • The purchase was delivered to her door the next day.
   • All purchases are final and non-refundable.

   Synonymesacquisitionbuy

3. Grip or holdC1formal

   A firm hold or grip, often used in climbing or mechanical contexts.

   Prise (point d'appui)

   • The climber lost his purchase on the rock face.
   • The tires gained purchase on the icy road.
   • She needed a better purchase to lift the heavy box.

   Synonymesclutchfootholdgrabgraspgriphandholdholdleveragetraction

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'acheter ou d'acquérir quelque chose en échange d'argent.

A verb used to indicate the act of buying or acquiring something in exchange for money.

1. BuyA2formal

   To acquire something by paying money for it.

   acheter

   • She purchased a new car last week.
   • The company purchased office supplies in bulk.
   • He purchased the painting at an auction.

   Synonymesacquirebuygetobtainpay forpick upprocuresecure

   Antonymessell

2. Obtain with effortB2formal

   To achieve or obtain something through effort or sacrifice.

   Obtenir par l'effort

   • They purchased their freedom after years of hard work.
   • He purchased a reputation for honesty through his actions.
   • The team purchased victory with relentless training.

   Synonymesacquireattainearngainobtainprocuresecurewin