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    Lévy (en. Levy)

    /levi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of bias in the financial field where interests are not balanced.
    The levy in this contract creates a disadvantage for investors.
    Le lévy dans ce contrat crée un désavantage pour les investisseurs.
    A designation sometimes used to describe exaggerated risk-taking behavior.
    His attitude was a real levy, he didn’t care about the consequences.
    Son attitude était un vrai lévy, il ne se souciait pas des conséquences.

    Etymology

    The term comes from Hebrew, designating a businessman.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    financial levy
    Designates a risk structure in financial operations.
    lévy financier
    act with levy
    To behave recklessly in business.
    agir avec lévy

    Related Words

    risk
    Possibility of loss or gain in an investment.
    risque
    investment
    Commitment of funds in a project or business.
    investissement
    profit
    Gain resulting from a business activity.
    bénéfice

    Slang Meanings

    Make risky financial decisions
    He made a levy with his last shares.
    Il a fait un lévy avec ses dernières actions.
    Act without caring about the consequences
    She always has a levy when it comes to her spending.
    Elle a toujours un lévy lorsqu'il s'agit de ses dépenses.