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    Créance (en. Debt)

    /kʁe.ɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The right that a person has to claim a sum of money from another.
    He has a claim of 1000 euros against his former client.
    Il a une créance de 1000 euros sur son ancien client.
    Document proving a debt.
    The claim is confirmed by a signed contract.
    La créance est confirmée par un contrat signé.
    Trust in an idea or a person.
    His claim against financial institutions has decreased.
    Sa créance envers les institutions financières a diminué.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'creance', derived from the verb 'crere' meaning 'to believe'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    create a claim
    Establishing a right to demand a sum of money.
    créer une créance
    waive a claim
    Giving up the right to demand a sum of money.
    renoncer à une créance
    assignment of claim
    Transfer of the right to demand a sum to a third party.
    cession de créance

    Related Words

    debt
    Sum of money owed by one person to another.
    dette
    creditor
    Person to whom a sum of money is owed.
    créancier
    debtor
    Person who owes money to another.
    débitrice

    Slang Meanings

    Paper
    He lost his paper, his claim is now worthless.
    Il a perdu son papier, sa créance ne vaut plus rien.
    Bad check
    If you're waiting for that check to turn into a claim, you're in trouble.
    Si t'attends que ce chèque se transforme en créance, t'es mal barré.