C1 adjective Neutre

bargain

/ˈbɑːrɡən/

Used as an attributive adjective to describe something that is offered at a price significantly lower than its standard value or worth. It implies a favorable transaction for the buyer, often suggesting a high value-to-cost ratio.

Exemples

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1

I managed to find a bargain flight to Tokyo by booking several months in advance.

I managed to find a bargain flight to Tokyo by booking several months in advance.

2

The corporation acquired the distressed assets at a bargain price, significantly boosting its annual returns.

The corporation acquired the distressed assets at a bargain price, significantly boosting its annual returns.

3

Check out the clearance rack; there are some bargain shirts that look really expensive.

Check out the clearance rack; there are some bargain shirts that look really expensive.

Famille de mots

Nom
bargain
Verb
bargain
Adjectif
bargain
Apparenté
bargaining
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'bar' in bargain. You are raising the 'bar' of what you get while keeping the price low.

Quiz rapide

The investor managed to purchase the startup's patents at a _______ price after the market crash.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bargain

Exemples

1

I managed to find a bargain flight to Tokyo by booking several months in advance.

everyday

I managed to find a bargain flight to Tokyo by booking several months in advance.

2

The corporation acquired the distressed assets at a bargain price, significantly boosting its annual returns.

formal

The corporation acquired the distressed assets at a bargain price, significantly boosting its annual returns.

3

Check out the clearance rack; there are some bargain shirts that look really expensive.

informal

Check out the clearance rack; there are some bargain shirts that look really expensive.

4

In economic theory, the availability of bargain goods can lead to a shift in consumer purchasing power within a specific demographic.

academic

In economic theory, the availability of bargain goods can lead to a shift in consumer purchasing power within a specific demographic.

5

Securing that prime real estate at a bargain rate was the highlight of our fiscal quarter.

business

Securing that prime real estate at a bargain rate was the highlight of our fiscal quarter.

Famille de mots

Nom
bargain
Verb
bargain
Adjectif
bargain
Apparenté
bargaining

Collocations courantes

bargain price a very low price
bargain hunter someone who looks for low-priced items
bargain basement the section of a store where cheap items are sold
bargain bin a container in a shop for discounted goods
bargain deal an agreement involving a low cost

Phrases Courantes

into the bargain

in addition to other things mentioned

a bargain is a bargain

an agreement must be honored regardless of circumstances

real bargain

something that is extremely good value for money

Souvent confondu avec

bargain vs cheap

Cheap often implies low quality or tackiness, whereas bargain focuses on the high value relative to the low price.

bargain vs discounted

Discounted specifically means the price has been lowered from an original price, while a bargain just describes the low price itself.

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Notes d'usage

When used as an adjective, 'bargain' is strictly attributive, meaning it must come before a noun. You cannot say 'The car is very bargain'; instead, say 'It was a bargain car' or 'The car was a bargain' (noun usage).

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often try to use 'bargain' as a predicative adjective (e.g., 'This watch is bargain'). It should be used as a noun in that position: 'This watch is a bargain.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'bar' in bargain. You are raising the 'bar' of what you get while keeping the price low.

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Origine du mot

From the Old French 'bargaignier', which meant to haggle or trade, ultimately linked to the idea of a business agreement.

Modèles grammaticaux

Attributive use only (placed before the noun) Non-gradable (usually doesn't take 'very' or 'more' in adjective form)
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Contexte culturel

Bargain hunting is a significant consumer culture in English-speaking countries, especially during events like Black Friday or Boxing Day sales.

Quiz rapide

The investor managed to purchase the startup's patents at a _______ price after the market crash.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bargain

Mots lis

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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