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financier

fih-NAN-sih-uh

Financier (noun) means someone who works professionally in large-scale finance or investment. Example: “The financier funded several tech startups.”

noun
1
Someone who works professionally in large-scale finance or investment.
"The financier funded several tech startups."
2
A small, dense French teacake, often made with almond flour.
"The bakery sold almond financiers alongside its macarons."

How to use financier

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a professional dealing in high finance, or a small French almond cake.

Word forms

financiered past tense, financiers plural, financiers singular

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Etymology

Borrowed directly from French financier.

Origin: French

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Frequently asked questions

What does “financier” mean?

The word “financier” means someone who works professionally in large-scale finance or investment. In plain terms, either a professional dealing in high finance, or a small French almond cake.

How do you pronounce “financier”?

“Financier” is pronounced fih-NAN-sih-uh (/f(a)ɪnænˈsɪɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “financier” in a sentence?

Here is “financier” used in a sentence: “The financier funded several tech startups.”

What part of speech is “financier”?

“Financier” is a noun.

Where does the word “financier” come from?

The word “financier” comes from French. Borrowed directly from French financier.

How many meanings does “financier” have?

“Financier” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who works professionally in large-scale finance or investment.

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