Capitaux (en. Capital)

/ka.pi.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Sum of money or financial resources used for investments.
The company's capital comes from shareholders.
Les capitaux de l'entreprise proviennent des actionnaires.
Wealth invested that generates profits.
He successfully grew his capital through wisely chosen investments.
Il a réussi à faire fructifier ses capitaux grâce à des placements judicieusement choisis.
Equity capital is the funding provided by the owners of a company.
The company's equity capital increased this year.
Les capitaux propres de la société ont augmenté cette année.

Etymology

From Latin 'capitalis', meaning 'principal', in the financial sense.

Common Phrases and Expressions

equity capital
The part of the capital that belongs to the owners of the company.
capitaux propres
to mobilize capital
To obtain investments for a project.
mobiliser des capitaux
to increase capital
To increase the amount invested in a company.
accroître les capitaux

Related Words

investment
Investment of capital in a project with the aim of making a profit.
investissement
finance
Management of capital and development of economic resources.
finance
business
Organization or company engaged in commercial activities.
entreprise

Slang Meanings

Cash
He decided to invest his cash in a new business.
Il a décidé d'investir ses thunes dans un nouveau business.
Dough
He needs dough to launch his project.
Il a besoin de pognon pour lancer son projet.