negotiation

UK
/nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
US
/nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/

Translations

negotiationnoun
negotiations
pl
UK
/nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
US
/nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
The negotiation between the two companies took several weeks before they reached a consensus.
La négociation entre les deux entreprises a duré plusieurs semaines avant qu’elles ne parviennent à un consensus.
Additional translations
pourparlersSurtout au pluriel; registre diplomatique ou officiel.
négociationDroit et finance; transfert d’un titre ou d’un effet négociable.
negotiationadjective
UK
/nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
US
/nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
Used attributively before a noun to describe something related to negotiation (e.g., "negotiation skills").
Additional translations
négociateurEmploi adjectival rare; en français, on emploie souvent une tournure avec « de négociation ».

Definitions

negotiationnoun
The process of discussing something with someone in order to reach an agreement.
The negotiation between the two companies took several weeks before they reached a consensus.
A formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement.
The peace negotiations were held in a neutral country to ensure fairness.
The act or process of transferring ownership of a document or instrument.
The negotiation of the contract required careful review by both parties' legal teams.
negotiationadjective
Relating to or involved in negotiation or the process of negotiating.
Effective negotiation tactics can shorten the sales cycle.