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business

UK
/ˈbɪz.nɪs/
US
/ˈbɪz.nɪs/

Translations

businessnoun
businesses
pl
UK
/ˈbɪz.nɪs/
US
/ˈbɪz.nɪs/
She started her own business selling handmade jewelry.
Elle a créé sa propre entreprise de bijoux faits main.
He went into business with his brother after college.
Il s'est lancé dans le commerce avec son frère après l'université.
affaireAu sens de sujet qui concerne quelqu'un.
It's none of your business what I do in my free time.
Ce ne sont pas tes affaires de savoir ce que je fais de mon temps libre.
métierAu sens de profession exercée régulièrement.
She is in the business of financial consulting.
Son métier est le conseil financier.
affairesAu sens de tâches ou de travail à traiter.
Let's get down to business and finish the report.
Passons aux affaires et finissons le rapport.
Additional translations
chiffre d'affairesAu sens de volume d'activité commerciale.
sérieuxAu sens d'intention sérieuse, sans plaisanterie.
Synonyms
commerce
trade
industry
enterprise
company
firm
establishment
organization
venture
operation
businessadjective
UK
/ˈbɪznɪs/
US
/ˈbɪznɪs/
Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to commerce or suitability for professional contexts (e.g., business attire, business class).
professionnelS'emploie pour ce qui relève du monde du travail ou du commerce.
He wore a smart business suit to the conference.
Il portait un costume professionnel élégant pour la conférence.
Additional translations
commercialSelon le contexte économique ou marchand.

Definitions

businessnoun
A commercial enterprise or establishment engaged in industrial, commercial, or professional activities.
She started her own business selling handmade jewelry.
The practice of making one's living by engaging in commerce.
He went into business with his brother after college.
The amount of commercial activity or volume of trade.
The restaurant does a lot of business during the holiday season.
An affair or matter that is a concern or responsibility.
It's none of your business what I do in my free time.
A person's regular occupation, profession, or trade.
She is in the business of financial consulting.
Tasks, matters, or work that need to be dealt with or undertaken.
Let's get down to business and finish the report.
Serious intent or importance; a no-nonsense attitude.
When she raised her voice, we knew she meant business.
businessadjective
Relating to commerce or professional activity; suitable for or used in a commercial context.
He wore a smart business suit to the conference.
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