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    Bourse (en. Sotck exchange)

    /buʁs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A bag in which money is placed.
    She put all her savings in her purse.
    Elle a mis toutes ses économies dans sa bourse.
    A place where securities are traded.
    The Paris stock exchange is a major financial institution.
    La bourse de Paris est une institution financière majeure.
    A financial allocation aimed at helping students.
    I received a scholarship to fund my studies.
    J'ai obtenu une bourse pour financer mes études.

    Etymology

    Derived from the old French 'borse' which means bag, related to the German 'Börse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    purse or life
    Expression meaning a dilemma between money and life.
    bourse ou la vie
    employment exchange
    A place to find job offers.
    bourse de travail

    Related Words

    emoluments
    Remuneration or financial benefit.
    émoluments
    financing
    The act of providing the necessary funds.
    financement
    market
    A place for trading stocks or goods.
    marché

    Slang Meanings

    Money in general.
    He needs money to go on vacation.
    Il a besoin de bourse pour partir en vacances.
    To have financial difficulties.
    He is broke; his purse is empty.
    Il est à sec, sa bourse est vide.