B2 verb Neutre

Negotiate

/nəˈɡoʊʃieɪt/

To have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement, especially in business or politics.

Exemples

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1

I managed to negotiate a lower price for the car.

I talked to the seller and agreed on a cheaper price.

2

The government refused to negotiate with the striking workers.

The authorities would not hold discussions to settle the labor dispute.

3

Can you negotiate with your parents to stay out later?

Can you talk your parents into letting you come home later?

Famille de mots

Nom
negotiation
Verb
negotiate
Adjectif
negotiable
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Astuce mémo

Negotiate starts with 'N' for 'No' — you start by saying 'no' to a bad price until you get a good one.

Quiz rapide

The union is ready to ______ for better working conditions.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : negotiate

Exemples

1

I managed to negotiate a lower price for the car.

everyday

I talked to the seller and agreed on a cheaper price.

2

The government refused to negotiate with the striking workers.

formal

The authorities would not hold discussions to settle the labor dispute.

3

Can you negotiate with your parents to stay out later?

informal

Can you talk your parents into letting you come home later?

4

Diplomats are attempting to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

academic

Officials are trying to discuss a way to end the fight without violence.

5

Our legal team is currently negotiating the terms of the merger.

business

Our lawyers are discussing the specific rules for joining the two companies.

Famille de mots

Nom
negotiation
Verb
negotiate
Adjectif
negotiable

Collocations courantes

negotiate a deal to reach a business agreement
negotiate a settlement to agree on a legal resolution
negotiate in good faith to discuss honestly with intent to agree
successfully negotiate to reach a positive outcome in discussions
negotiate terms to discuss the details of an agreement

Phrases Courantes

open for negotiation

willing to discuss and change terms

room to negotiate

possibility of changing a price or deal

negotiate from strength

to discuss when you have an advantage

Souvent confondu avec

Negotiate vs Mediate

To negotiate is to talk for oneself; to mediate is to help two other parties reach an agreement.

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Notes d'usage

Used both transitively (negotiate a deal) and intransitively (negotiate with someone).

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Erreurs courantes

Don't confuse 'negotiate' with 'compromise'; negotiating is the process, while compromising is the act of giving something up during that process.

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Astuce mémo

Negotiate starts with 'N' for 'No' — you start by saying 'no' to a bad price until you get a good one.

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Origine du mot

From Latin 'negotiari', meaning to carry on business.

Modèles grammaticaux

negotiate with someone negotiate for something negotiate a + noun
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Contexte culturel

Negotiation styles vary globally; some cultures are very direct, while others prioritize building a relationship first.

Quiz rapide

The union is ready to ______ for better working conditions.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : negotiate

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Asset

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Liability

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The state of being legally responsible for something. In a financial context, it refers to a company's financial debts or obligations that arise during the course of business operations.

Merger

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A legal consolidation of two entities into one, often to create a larger, more competitive company. Unlike an acquisition, it is usually presented as a friendly agreement between equals.

Acquisition

B2

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Dividend

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A sum of money paid regularly by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves. It is a way for a company to share its financial success with those who invest in it.

Expenditure

B2

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Investment

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The act of putting money, effort, or time into something to make a profit or get an advantage. In finance, it specifically refers to purchasing assets like stocks, real estate, or bonds.

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