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businessman

businessman

noun biz-nees-MAN Rare

Origin: English 'businessman', adopted directly

Usage Note

Businessman is used in French as an anglicism, typically for a prominent or successful male entrepreneur. The feminine form businesswoman is increasingly used. The more neutral French equivalents are homme d'affaires or femme d'affaires. The word often implies international or high-profile commerce.

Examples

"Ce businessman dirige plusieurs entreprises à l'étranger."

Natural Translation

This businessman runs several companies abroad.

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