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    Capital (en. Capital)

    /ka.pi.tal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    City where the government of a country is located.
    Paris is the capital of France.
    Paris est la capitale de la France.
    Wealth, particularly in the form of money or goods.
    He invested his capital in a new company.
    Il a investi son capital dans une nouvelle entreprise.
    Uppercase letter.
    Start each sentence with an uppercase letter.
    Commencez chaque phrase avec une lettre capitale.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'capitalis', meaning 'main, essential'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    human capital
    The skills and talents of individuals in an organization.
    capital humain
    invest in capital
    Investing financial resources in a business.
    investir dans le capital
    venture capital
    Investment in high-risk companies with high return potential.
    capital de risque

    Related Words

    capital city
    The feminine form of the word, also meaning the main city.
    capitale
    capitals
    Plural of capital, referring to financial resources or assets.
    capitaux

    Slang Meanings

    When something is really important.
    It is crucial for our project.
    C'est capital pour notre projet.
    Referring to a large sum of money.
    He put capital on the table for the new deal.
    Il a mis du capital sur la table pour le nouveau deal.