Découverts (en. Discovered)

/dek.u.ʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Amounts of money that a bank lends to a customer beyond what is already available in their account.

He has overdrafts on his account when he spends more than he has.

Il a des découverts sur son compte lorsqu'il dépense plus que ce qu'il a.

Financial situation in which an account shows a negative balance.

The overdraft should be avoided if possible, as it incurs fees.

Le découvert est à éviter si possible, car il entraîne des frais.

Comes from the verb 'to discover', meaning to make visible, or to bring to light.

to be overdrawn

To be in a situation where the account balance is negative.

être à découvert

to make an overdraft

To accept an amount borrowed from the bank beyond the available balance.

faire un découvert

bank overdraft

The credit granted by a bank on a checking account.

découvert bancaire

balance

Difference between debits and credits on an account.

solde

bank

Financial establishment that can grant overdrafts.

banque

credit

Amount of money lent by a financial institution.

crédit

To have empty pockets.

After my vacation, I am overdrawn and have empty pockets.

Après mes vacances, je suis à découvert et j'ai les poches vides.

To be in the red.

I am in the red at the bank after all these expenses.

Je suis dans le rouge à la banque après toutes ces dépenses.