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    Devise (en. Currency)

    /də.viz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A set of coins or banknotes used as a unit of exchange.
    The euro is the currency used in several European countries.
    L'euro est la devise utilisée dans plusieurs pays européens.
    Slogan or emblematic phrase of a group or a nation.
    The motto of France is 'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity'.
    La devise de la France est 'Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité'.
    verb
    To invent or design something new.
    He managed to devise a clever plan for the project.
    Il a réussi à deviser un plan astucieux pour le projet.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'divisa', meaning 'part' or 'portion'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    national currency
    The official money of a country.
    devise nationale
    foreign currency
    Money from another country.
    devise étrangère
    currency of peace
    A slogan promoting peace.
    devise de la paix

    Related Words

    motto
    A phrase that expresses the beliefs or ideals of a person or group.
    motto
    money
    A medium of exchange typically in the form of coins or banknotes.
    monnaie
    slogan
    A catchy phrase used to promote an idea.
    slogan

    Slang Meanings

    Dough (slang for money)
    He often talks about dough when he talks about his currency.
    Il parle souvent de fric quand il parle de sa devise.
    Bread (slang for money)
    He saved a lot of bread this year.
    Il a économisé beaucoup de pognon cette année.