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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