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banquier

banker

noun bahn-KYEH Rare

Usage Note

banquier derives from banque (f) (bank). The feminine form is banquière. In everyday speech banquier can carry a slightly negative connotation (wealthy, conservative). The phrase mon banquier (my banker/bank manager) is used informally to mean 'my bank'.

Examples

"Son banquier lui a refusé le prêt."

Natural Translation

His banker refused him the loan.

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