B2 verb Neutro

client

/ˈklaɪənt/

A client is a person or organization that uses the professional services or advice of another person or company. It typically implies a formal, ongoing relationship involving specialized skills, such as those provided by lawyers, accountants, or consultants.

Exemplos

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1

I'm sorry I'm late; a client called me just as I was leaving the office.

I'm sorry I'm late; a client called me just as I was leaving the office.

2

The firm is strictly bound by professional ethics to protect the confidentiality of every client.

The firm is strictly bound by professional ethics to protect the confidentiality of every client.

3

My freelance client is really chill and usually gives me plenty of time for projects.

My freelance client is really chill and usually gives me plenty of time for projects.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
client
Adjetivo
client-centered
Relacionado
clientele
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Dica de memorização

Think of the CL in Client standing for Consult: a Client is someone who Consults a professional.

Quiz rápido

The architect presented the blueprints to the ____ for final approval.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: client

Exemplos

1

I'm sorry I'm late; a client called me just as I was leaving the office.

everyday

I'm sorry I'm late; a client called me just as I was leaving the office.

2

The firm is strictly bound by professional ethics to protect the confidentiality of every client.

formal

The firm is strictly bound by professional ethics to protect the confidentiality of every client.

3

My freelance client is really chill and usually gives me plenty of time for projects.

informal

My freelance client is really chill and usually gives me plenty of time for projects.

4

The study analyzes the correlation between client satisfaction and the frequency of service interventions.

academic

The study analyzes the correlation between client satisfaction and the frequency of service interventions.

5

We need to focus on our high-value corporate clients to ensure long-term revenue stability.

business

We need to focus on our high-value corporate clients to ensure long-term revenue stability.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
client
Adjetivo
client-centered
Relacionado
clientele

Colocações comuns

potential client potential client
client base client base
loyal client loyal client
corporate client corporate client
client relationship client relationship

Frases Comuns

prospective client

prospective client

client-side

client-side

attorney-client privilege

attorney-client privilege

Frequentemente confundido com

client vs customer

A 'customer' usually buys physical goods from a shop, while a 'client' pays for professional services or long-term expertise.

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Notas de uso

Use 'client' when referring to professional relationships in law, finance, advertising, or healthcare. In modern software, it also refers to the program that requests data from a server.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'customer' for everyone who pays for something. Remember that you are a 'client' of a lawyer, but a 'customer' of a grocery store.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the CL in Client standing for Consult: a Client is someone who Consults a professional.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'cliens', which referred to a person under the protection and patronage of another.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun; plural: clients Often used with verbs like 'advise', 'represent', or 'serve'
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Contexto cultural

In Western business culture, calling someone a 'client' rather than a 'customer' often implies a higher level of status and personalized service.

Quiz rápido

The architect presented the blueprints to the ____ for final approval.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: client

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