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    Créancier (en. Creditor)

    /kʁe.ɑ̃.si.e/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual or organization that has lent money and has the right to demand repayment.
    The creditor demanded repayment of the debt.
    Le créancier a exigé le remboursement de la dette.
    Supplier of goods or services entitled to payment.
    The creditor must be paid within the agreed time frames.
    Le créancier doit être payé dans les délais convenus.
    A person who holds a debt against another.
    The creditors of the company are concerned about its financial situation.
    Les créanciers de l'entreprise sont inquiets de sa situation financière.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'creantem', present participle of the verb 'creare', meaning 'to create' or 'to produce'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mortgage creditor
    A creditor who holds a mortgage on real property.
    créancier hypothécaire
    public creditor
    State or community having a claim on a taxpayer.
    créancier public
    creditor's right
    The right of a creditor to demand payment of their debt.
    droit de créancier

    Related Words

    claim
    Amount of money owed by a person to a creditor.
    créance
    debtor
    Person or entity that owes money to a creditor.
    débiteur
    collection
    Action of recovering an unpaid debt.
    recouvrement

    Slang Meanings

    Informal lender in an illegal context.
    He borrowed money from a street creditor.
    Il a emprunté de l'argent à un créancier de rues.