Meaning of the word financier in English

What does financier mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

financier

US /fɪˈnæn.si.ɚ/
UK /fɪˈnæn.si.ər/
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Noun

1.

a person who manages or lends large amounts of money for projects or businesses

Example:
The project was funded by a wealthy financier from New York.
He is a well-known financier in the international market.
2.

a small, light French almond cake, usually baked in a small rectangular mold

Example:
We had tea and a delicious almond financier.
The bakery is famous for its golden-brown financiers.