Financière (en. Financial)

/fi.nɑ̃.sjɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Relating to money, economics, or the management of financial resources.
The financial crisis affected many businesses.
La crise financière a affecté de nombreuses entreprises.
Said of a person or organization with skills in financial management.
She is a recognized financial expert in her field.
Elle est une experte financière reconnue dans son domaine.
Related to all financial operations.
The financial sector plays a key role in the global economy.
Le secteur financière joue un rôle clé dans l'économie mondiale.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'finance', which comes from the Latin 'financia'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

financial planning
Process of evaluating and managing personal or business finances.
planification financière
financial crisis
Economic difficulty caused by problems in the financial sector.
crise financière
financial responsibility
Obligation to manage financial resources prudently and efficiently.
responsabilité financière

Related Words

finance
Management of funds and assets.
finance
investment
Investing money in a project with the expectation of profit.
investissement
budget
Forecasting income and expenses over a given period.
budget

Slang Meanings

A person who tries to save money excessively.
This guy is really thrifty; he never spends a dime.
Ce type est vraiment financière ; il ne dépense jamais un centime.
An inappropriate or unwise financial advice.
His financial advice was so bad that I lost money.
Ses conseils financière étaient tellement mauvais que j'ai perdu de l'argent.