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    Ducats (en. Ducats)

    /dy.ka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An old currency in gold or silver, often used in Europe during the Middle Ages.
    Ducats were prized by merchants for international trade.
    Les ducats étaient prisés par les marchands pour les échanges internationaux.
    A historic monetary unit, notably in Venice.
    He was paid in ducats for his work on the ship.
    Il a été payé en ducats pour son travail sur le navire.
    A symbol of wealth or prosperity.
    He dreams of owning ducats and living in luxury.
    Il rêve de posséder des ducats et de vivre dans le luxe.

    Etymology

    The word 'ducat' comes from the Latin word 'ducatus', which means 'ducat', related to a duke or a leader.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    count in ducats
    evaluate an amount of money in ducats.
    compter en ducats
    have some ducat
    to be rich or to have financial resources.
    avoir du ducat
    find ducats
    to discover unexpected wealth.
    trouver des ducats

    Related Words

    duke
    Noble title in France.
    duc
    currency
    A general term for a unit of value.
    monnaie
    merchant
    A person who sells goods.
    marchand

    Slang Meanings

    Big bucks
    He earned ducats in no time.
    Il a gagné des ducats en un rien de temps.
    Dough
    We need some ducats for the party.
    On a besoin de quelques ducats pour la fête.