Finance (en. Finance)

/fi.nɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A set of activities related to money, including management, investment, and credit.
Finance is essential for the proper functioning of the economy.
La finance est essentielle au bon fonctionnement de l'économie.
Sector dealing with monetary issues.
He decided to pursue a career in finance after his studies.
Il a décidé de faire carrière dans la finance après ses études.

Etymology

From Latin 'financia', which means payment or settlement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

public finance
Management of finances by the state.
finance publique
financial engineering
Application of financial principles to complex projects.
ingénierie financière
financial markets
Places for exchanging securities and financial instruments.
marchés financiers
financial planning
Process of managing personal or business finances.
planification financière

Related Words

bank
Financial institution that receives deposits and grants loans.
banque
investment
Investment of money in assets to generate income.
investissement
capital
Wealth or financial resources available for investment.
capital

Slang Meanings

Cash
I need to find some cash to finance my project.
Il faut que je trouve des thunes pour financer mon projet.
Dough
This deal will make me some dough.
Cette affaire va me rapporter du pèze.
Bread
I don't have enough bread to go on vacation.
Je n'ai pas assez de fric pour partir en vacances.
Bucks
He made a lot of bucks with his business.
Il a gagné beaucoup de blé avec son entreprise.