acquérir
French → English
(formal) To obtain or gain: to accumulate assets, rights, or advantages through effort or transaction; to purchase
L'investisseur souhaite acquérir une participation majoritaire dans cette start-up technologique.
(English) The investor wishes to acquire a majority stake in this tech start-up.
Grâce à ses récents succès, elle a acquis une solide réputation dans le milieu médical.
(English) Thanks to her recent successes, she has gained a solid reputation in the medical field.
(learning) To master or develop: to reach a certain level of knowledge, skill, or behavioral competence; to internalize
Il est essentiel d'acquérir les bases de la grammaire avant de pratiquer l'oral.
(English) It is essential to acquire the basics of grammar before practicing speaking.
Les enfants acquièrent leur langue maternelle de manière presque inconsciente.
(English) Children acquire their mother tongue in an almost unconscious way.
Entry ID: fr:en:acquérir · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary