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    Florins (en. Florins)

    /flɔʁɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A monetary unit used in the past in several countries, notably the Netherlands and Italy.
    He exchanged his florins for ducats.
    Il a échangé ses florins contre des ducats.
    A currency that was widely accepted in international trade.
    Merchants often accepted florins as a means of payment.
    Les commerçants acceptaient souvent les florins comme moyen de paiement.
    Also refers to an old currency that can vary in value.
    The florins of the Renaissance had a high value at the time.
    Les florins de la Renaissance avaient une grande valeur à l'époque.

    Etymology

    The word 'florin' comes from the name of the city of Florence, where the currency was introduced in the 13th century.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Congolese florins
    A humorous reference to exotic means of payment.
    florins congolais
    to speak in florins
    To express oneself in a complicated manner or in financial jargon.
    parler en florins

    Related Words

    currency
    A system for exchanging goods and services.
    monnaie
    economy
    The science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods.
    économie
    trade
    The activity of buying and selling goods and services.
    commerce

    Slang Meanings

    To have good capital
    He has good florins in his bank account.
    Il a de bons florins dans son compte en banque.
    Sometimes used to refer to money in general
    He needs some florins to go out tonight.
    Il a besoin de quelques florins pour sortir ce soir.