Dépôt (en. Deposit)

/de.po/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Place where goods, merchandise, or funds are deposited.
The deposit of packages is done at reception.
Le dépôt des colis se fait à la réception.
Amount of money placed in a financial institution.
He made a deposit of 500 euros at the bank.
Il a fait un dépôt de 500 euros à la banque.
Act of handing something over to someone.
The submission of documents must be done before the deadline.
Le dépôt des documents doit être fait avant la date limite.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'deponere', meaning 'to deposit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

security deposit
Sum of money paid to guarantee the execution of a contract.
dépôt de garantie
voluntary deposit
Delivery of goods or funds without legal obligation.
dépôt volontaire
in-kind deposit
Deposit concerning physical goods.
dépôt en nature

Related Words

to deposit
Putting something in a specific place.
déposer
movement
Act of moving something from one place to another.
déplacement
placing
Action of placing or depositing something.
pose

Slang Meanings

bankruptcy filing
The company was forced to file for bankruptcy.
L'entreprise a été contrainte de faire dépôt de bilan.
illegal dumping
Waste was found at an illegal dump near the river.
Des déchets ont été retrouvés à un dépôt sauvage près de la rivière.