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goodwill

/ɡʊdˈwɪl/

goodwillnoun

goodwills

Translations

écart d'acquisitionTerme de comptabilité et de finance.

The merger included a significant amount of goodwill, reflecting the brand's strong market presence.

La fusion comprenait un écart d'acquisition important, reflétant la forte présence de la marque sur le marché.

bonne volonté

The company donated to local charities to build goodwill in the community.

L’entreprise a fait un don à des associations locales pour gagner la bonne volonté de la communauté.

Additional translations

bienveillancePlus soutenu ; met l’accent sur une attitude amicale ou favorable.

survaleurTerme de comptabilité ; plus rare que « écart d’acquisition ».

Definitions

A friendly or helpful attitude towards other people or an organization.

The company donated to local charities to build goodwill in the community.

The established reputation of a business regarded as a quantifiable asset, and calculated as part of its value when it is sold.

The merger included a significant amount of goodwill, reflecting the brand's strong market presence.

Synonyms

goodwilladjective

/ɡʊdˈwɪl/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g. "goodwill gesture").

Translations

de bonne volontéS’emploie surtout dans des contextes diplomatiques ou institutionnels.

The leaders embarked on a goodwill tour of neighboring countries.

Les dirigeants ont entrepris une tournée de bonne volonté dans les pays voisins.

Definitions

Intended to express or encourage friendly feelings or benevolence.

The leaders embarked on a goodwill tour of neighboring countries.

Synonyms