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buying

/ˈbaɪ.ɪŋ/

buying back

buying down

Translations

buyingnoun

achat

Online buying has become increasingly popular.

L’achat en ligne est devenu de plus en plus populaire.

Additional translations

acquisitionS’emploie surtout pour l’obtention d’un bien ou d’actions en échange d’une somme d’argent.

Synonyms

buyinggerund / present participle

/ˈbaɪ.ɪŋ/

Used before nouns to describe purchasing-related qualities (e.g., buying behaviour).

d'achatS’emploie surtout dans les groupes nominaux pour exprimer le rapport à l’achat.

Their buying behavior changes during holidays.

Leur comportement d’achat change pendant les vacances.

buyverb

buying

Gerund

bought

Past Simple

bought

Past Participle

buying

Gerund

/baɪ/

acheter

She decided to buy a new car after her old one broke down.

Elle a décidé d'acheter une nouvelle voiture après que son ancienne est tombée en panne.

Additional translations

corrompreDans le sens de soudoyer quelqu'un.

goberFamilier, pour dire « croire » une histoire douteuse.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Definitions

buyingnoun

The act or process of purchasing goods or services.

Online buying has become increasingly popular.

The acquisition of something by paying money or another consideration.

The buying of the company’s shares took place over several months.

buyinggerund / present participle

Relating to or associated with purchasing.

Their buying behavior changes during holidays.

buyverb

To acquire possession, ownership, or rights to the use or services of, by payment especially of money.

She decided to buy a new car after her old one broke down.

To accept or believe something, especially something that is not true or is unlikely.

He tried to convince me with his story, but I didn't buy it.

To bribe or corrupt someone.

The official was accused of trying to buy the judge to win the case.