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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