A2 noun Neutre #302 le plus courant

company

/ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

A business organization that makes, buys, or sells goods or provides services in exchange for money. It also refers to the state of being with other people or the people you spend time with.

Exemples

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1

I really enjoy your company; we always have a great time together.

I really enjoy being with you; we always have a great time together.

2

The company shall provide all necessary equipment for the new employees.

The business will give all the tools needed for the new workers.

3

I'm having some company over tonight, so I need to clean the house.

I am having some guests visit tonight, so I need to clean the house.

Famille de mots

Nom
company
Verb
accompany
Adjectif
corporate
Apparenté
companion
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'com' in 'company' which means 'together' and the Latin 'pan' which means 'bread.' A company is a group of people who 'eat bread together.'

Quiz rapide

Sarah decided to start her own software ____ after working in the industry for ten years.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : company

Exemples

1

I really enjoy your company; we always have a great time together.

everyday

I really enjoy being with you; we always have a great time together.

2

The company shall provide all necessary equipment for the new employees.

formal

The business will give all the tools needed for the new workers.

3

I'm having some company over tonight, so I need to clean the house.

informal

I am having some guests visit tonight, so I need to clean the house.

4

The study examines how a small company can compete in a global market.

academic

The research looks at how a small business can compete in a worldwide market.

5

Our company is looking for a new manager to lead the sales team.

business

Our business is searching for a new manager to head the sales department.

Famille de mots

Nom
company
Verb
accompany
Adjectif
corporate
Apparenté
companion

Collocations courantes

start a company to begin a new business
keep someone company to stay with someone so they are not alone
large company a big business entity
tech company a business that focuses on technology
private company a business that is not owned by the government

Phrases Courantes

part company

to end a relationship or stop being with someone

in the company of

being together with someone

limited company

a specific type of business legal structure

Souvent confondu avec

company vs companion

A companion is a specific person you are with, while company is either a business or the general state of being with others.

company vs campaign

A campaign is a planned series of activities to reach a goal, whereas a company is a permanent business structure.

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Notes d'usage

When referring to a business, 'company' is a countable noun (a company, two companies). When referring to spending time with people, it is usually uncountable (I like your company).

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'I work in a company,' but it is more natural to say 'I work for a company.'

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'com' in 'company' which means 'together' and the Latin 'pan' which means 'bread.' A company is a group of people who 'eat bread together.'

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Origine du mot

From the Old French 'compagnie', which comes from the Latin 'com-' (with) and 'panis' (bread).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable: 'A company' Uncountable: 'I enjoy company' Plural: 'Companies'
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, 'keeping someone company' is considered a very polite and kind social duty, especially for the elderly.

Quiz rapide

Sarah decided to start her own software ____ after working in the industry for ten years.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : company

Expressions liées

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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