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    Dettes (en. Debts)

    [dɛt]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Sum of money that a person or a company owes to a creditor.
    He has significant debts that he must repay.
    Il a des dettes importantes qu'il doit rembourser.
    Set of financial obligations of an individual or a company.
    The debts of this company have significantly increased.
    Les dettes de cette société ont considérablement augmenté.
    Financial burden that weighs on a person.
    Living with debts can be very stressful.
    Vivre avec des dettes peut être très angoissant.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'debitum', which means 'what is owed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in debt
    To be in a difficult financial situation due to debts.
    être dans les dettes
    to repay one's debts
    To pay the money owed to a creditor.
    rembourser ses dettes
    to incur debts
    To access a loan or credit, resulting in an obligation to repay.
    contracter des dettes

    Related Words

    credit
    Sum of money that can be borrowed.
    crédit
    bank
    Financial institution that offers loans and financial services.
    banque
    interest
    Sum of money paid in addition to the borrowed amount.
    intérêt

    Slang Meanings

    To be overdrawn
    He is overdrawn at the bank, so he has debts.
    Il est à découvert à la banque, donc il a des dettes.
    To have money troubles
    Since he lost his job, he has money troubles.
    Depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi, il a des soucis d'argent.