B2 noun Neutre

consumer

/kənˈsjuːmər/

A consumer is a person who purchases goods and services for personal use rather than for resale or business purposes. In a broader biological or ecological context, it refers to any organism that feeds on other organisms or organic matter.

Exemples

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Most consumers prefer to compare prices online before making a major purchase.

Most consumers prefer to compare prices online before making a major purchase.

2

The legislation aims to strengthen consumer rights and ensure fair competition in the market.

The legislation aims to strengthen consumer rights and ensure fair competition in the market.

3

I'm a huge consumer of sci-fi novels; I read at least two a week.

I'm a huge consumer of sci-fi novels; I read at least two a week.

Famille de mots

Nom
consumption
Verb
consume
Adverbe
consumingly
Adjectif
consumable
Apparenté
consumerism
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Astuce mémo

Think of the verb 'consume' (to eat or use up). A consumer is the person at the end of the line who 'eats' or uses the product.

Quiz rapide

The ______ protection agency ensures that products are safe for public use.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : consumer

Exemples

1

Most consumers prefer to compare prices online before making a major purchase.

everyday

Most consumers prefer to compare prices online before making a major purchase.

2

The legislation aims to strengthen consumer rights and ensure fair competition in the market.

formal

The legislation aims to strengthen consumer rights and ensure fair competition in the market.

3

I'm a huge consumer of sci-fi novels; I read at least two a week.

informal

I'm a huge consumer of sci-fi novels; I read at least two a week.

4

Ecological studies categorize herbivores as primary consumers within the food chain.

academic

Ecological studies categorize herbivores as primary consumers within the food chain.

5

Our marketing strategy focuses on building trust with the modern eco-conscious consumer.

business

Our marketing strategy focuses on building trust with the modern eco-conscious consumer.

Famille de mots

Nom
consumption
Verb
consume
Adverbe
consumingly
Adjectif
consumable
Apparenté
consumerism

Collocations courantes

consumer goods consumer goods
consumer confidence consumer confidence
consumer demand consumer demand
consumer protection consumer protection
consumer behavior consumer behavior

Phrases Courantes

Consumer Price Index

Consumer Price Index

consumer electronics

consumer electronics

mass consumer

mass consumer

Souvent confondu avec

consumer vs customer

A customer buys from a specific shop or business, whereas a consumer is the one who actually uses the product.

consumer vs client

A client typically receives a professional service (like legal advice), while a consumer buys physical goods or general services.

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Notes d'usage

The word is frequently used in economic and business contexts to describe the general public's role in the economy. It can also be used figuratively for someone who 'takes in' a lot of media or information.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'customer' when discussing broad economic trends; 'consumer' is the more appropriate term for the general role of buying and using goods.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the verb 'consume' (to eat or use up). A consumer is the person at the end of the line who 'eats' or uses the product.

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Origine du mot

From the Latin 'consumere', meaning 'to take up wholly, use up, or waste'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Followed often by nouns (consumer rights, consumer goods) Plural: consumers
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Contexte culturel

In many Western societies, the 'consumer culture' is a defining characteristic of the modern economy and social identity.

Quiz rapide

The ______ protection agency ensures that products are safe for public use.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : consumer

Mots lis

univolvacy

C1

The characteristic or state of an organism, particularly an insect, having only one generation or brood per year. It describes a life cycle that is completed once within a twelve-month period, often dictated by seasonal changes.

postrogible

C1

A postrogible is a formal administrative item, decision, or legal clause that is officially designated as subject to subsequent questioning or secondary verification. It acts as a placeholder in a process, allowing a project to move forward while acknowledging that a specific element requires future scrutiny.

overferfy

C1

To excessively complicate, refine, or add unnecessary details to a task, object, or process, ultimately diminishing its original effectiveness or clarity. It describes the act of over-engineering something to the point of absurdity or inefficiency.

trisalvhood

C1

Describing a state or system that possesses a triple-layered security or salvage protocol to prevent total loss. It characterizes an object, process, or entity that is thrice-protected against failure, ensuring maximum durability and resilience.

exmovize

C1

A formal noun referring to the outward manifestation or physical externalization of internal energy, emotion, or kinetic impulses. It is specifically used to describe the transition from a latent state to a visible, active movement.

circumpetious

C1

To seek a goal or target by taking an indirect, circular, or roundabout path rather than a direct one. It implies a strategic or cautious approach to reaching an objective by navigating around obstacles or avoiding direct confrontation.

undertactant

C1

A term used in behavioral psychology and verbal behavior analysis to describe an individual who exhibits a deficit in 'tacting,' which is the ability to label or name stimuli in the environment. It refers to a speaker who provides significantly fewer verbal descriptions of non-verbal stimuli than expected for their developmental level.

ansciy

C1

To ansciy means to systematically examine or scrutinize a subject, data set, or physical substance with scientific rigor to determine its properties or hidden patterns. It is a high-level verb used in research and technical contexts to describe an analysis that goes beyond a superficial review.

hypercryptity

C1

To encrypt or obscure information to an extreme, multi-layered degree, often exceeding standard security requirements. This verb describes the act of applying redundant cryptographic protections to ensure that data remains inaccessible even under intense scrutiny.

homosolship

C1

A state or quality of being united by a single, shared purpose or essence within a group, particularly where individual differences are subsumed by a collective identity. It characterizes the bond formed through consistent, singular dedication to a common goal or philosophy.

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