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negotiation
/nɪˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
Que signifie "negotiation" ?
discussion to reach agreementThe salary negotiation lasted for three hours.
The discussion about the employee's pay took a long time.
Comment bien utiliser "negotiation" ?
formal
A formal discussion between people who are trying to reach an agreement.
The union entered into negotiations with the company over working conditions.
The union started formal discussions with the company about how employees work.
After months of negotiation, they finally signed the contract.
After many months of talking, they agreed on the terms and signed the document.
Often used in business, law, and diplomacy contexts.
general
The process of finding a compromise between different parties.
Buying a house involves a lot of back-and-forth negotiation.
When purchasing a home, there are many discussions to agree on a fair price.
Can refer to any situation where people try to agree on something.
Collocations
salary negotiationdiscussion about paypeace negotiationtalks to end a warenter into negotiationsstart formal discussionsbreak off negotiationsstop talking without reaching an agreement
Pro Tip
Use 'negotiation' for formal talks
Reserve 'negotiation' for serious discussions where both parties have power to influence the outcome. For casual chats, use 'discussion' or 'talk'.
Gold Rule
Negotiation involves give-and-take
A negotiation is not a lecture or a demand; both sides must be willing to compromise.
Word Origin
From Latin *negotiatio(n-)*, from *negotiari* meaning 'to carry on business', from *negotium* 'business, work', from *nec* 'not' + *otium* 'leisure'. First used in English in the 15th century.
Usage Notes
Used for serious discussions where both sides have something to gain or lose. Avoid using for casual conversations or minor decisions.
Word Breakdown
negotiate
to discuss terms
root-ation
process or result of
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