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suitor

UK
/ˈsjuːtə/
US
/ˈsutɚ/

Translations

suitornoun
suitors
pl
UK
/ˈsjuːtə/
US
/ˈsutɚ/
prétendantSens courant : personne qui courtise une autre en vue d'une relation amoureuse ou du mariage.
She introduced her family to her longtime suitor at the holiday dinner.
Elle a présenté son prétendant de longue date à sa famille lors du dîner de fête.
acquéreur potentielSens commercial et financier : personne ou entreprise qui cherche à acheter une société ou un bien.
The company received several offers from potential suitors interested in a merger.
L'entreprise a reçu plusieurs offres d'acquéreurs potentiels intéressés par une fusion.
Additional translations
pétitionnaireSens juridique ou soutenu.
Synonyms
wooer
prospective partner
candidate
lover
admirer
Antonyms
spurner
defendant
suitoradjective
UK
/ˈsuːtə/
US
/ˈsuːtər/
Attributive use before another noun (e.g. "suitor interest", "suitor bid").
d'acquéreur potentielEmploi surtout financier et commercial, pour qualifier une offre ou une démarche de reprise.
The board reviewed the suitor offers in a closed session.
Le conseil a examiné les offres d'acquéreur potentiel à huis clos.

Definitions

suitornoun
A person who courts another, traditionally with a view to marriage or a committed romantic partnership.
She introduced her family to her longtime suitor at the holiday dinner.
A person or organization that seeks to buy a company or property.
The company received several offers from potential suitors interested in a merger.
A person who formally petitions or entreats another for a favour or redress; a petitioner.
The suitor approached the governor with a request for clemency.
suitoradjective
Relating to or characteristic of a suitor.
The board reviewed the suitor offers in a closed session.
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