A2 noun Neutre #372 le plus courant

customer

/ˈkʌstəmə(r)/

A customer is a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business. It describes the person who pays for an item at the moment of sale.

Exemples

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1

The customer asked for a refund because the shirt was too small.

The person buying the item asked for their money back because the shirt was small.

2

We aim to provide every customer with a professional and efficient experience.

We want to give every person who buys from us a high-quality experience.

3

He's a regular customer here; he comes in for coffee every morning.

He is a person who buys coffee here very often.

Famille de mots

Nom
customer
Verb
customize
Adverbe
customarily
Adjectif
customary
Apparenté
custom
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Astuce mémo

A CUSTOMer follows the CUSTOM (habit) of shopping at a specific place.

Quiz rapide

The ______ waited in line to pay for his groceries.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : customer

Exemples

1

The customer asked for a refund because the shirt was too small.

everyday

The person buying the item asked for their money back because the shirt was small.

2

We aim to provide every customer with a professional and efficient experience.

formal

We want to give every person who buys from us a high-quality experience.

3

He's a regular customer here; he comes in for coffee every morning.

informal

He is a person who buys coffee here very often.

4

Academic research indicates that customer behavior is influenced by digital advertising.

academic

Studies show that the way buyers act is changed by online ads.

5

Our primary goal this year is to increase our global customer base.

business

Our main target this year is to get more buyers from around the world.

Famille de mots

Nom
customer
Verb
customize
Adverbe
customarily
Adjectif
customary
Apparenté
custom

Collocations courantes

customer service support provided to people who buy products
regular customer a person who shops at the same place often
potential customer someone who might buy something in the future
customer satisfaction how happy a buyer is with a product or service
loyal customer a person who continues to buy from the same company

Phrases Courantes

The customer is always right

A motto suggesting that staff should always agree with buyers

tough customer

a person who is difficult to deal with or satisfy

customer-facing

dealing directly with people who buy goods

Souvent confondu avec

customer vs client

A customer usually buys physical goods from a shop, while a client pays for professional services from a lawyer or accountant.

customer vs consumer

The customer is the person who buys the product, but the consumer is the one who actually uses it.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'customer' when talking about retail environments like supermarkets, clothing stores, or fast-food restaurants.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'client' for simple transactions; remember to use 'customer' for shops and 'client' for professional services.

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Astuce mémo

A CUSTOMer follows the CUSTOM (habit) of shopping at a specific place.

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Origine du mot

Originates from the Middle English word 'custumer', meaning someone who follows a 'custom' or habitual practice of buying.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one customer, two customers Often used as a compound noun (e.g., customer base, customer care)
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking countries, the concept of 'customer service' is highly emphasized in the economy.

Quiz rapide

The ______ waited in line to pay for his groceries.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : customer

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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