acheter

Senses

1. 1.

   to buy

   to purchase something in exchange for money

2. 2.

   to acquire

   to obtain something by paying a price, often used figuratively

3. 3.

   to bribe

   to pay someone to influence their actions or loyalty (less common, archaic sense)

Examples

• "Je dois acheter du pain à la boulangerie."

  I need to buy bread at the bakery.

• "Elle a acheté une nouvelle voiture hier."

  She bought a new car yesterday.

• "On ne peut pas acheter le bonheur avec de l'argent."

  You cannot buy happiness with money.

Usage

Acheter is a regular -er verb. It takes a direct object (J'achète du lait / I buy milk). The verb is straightforward and everyday; in formal or commercial contexts, *acquérir* may be preferred for large purchases. Common collocation: *acheter à* (buy from someone) and *acheter pour* (buy for someone).