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    Piastres (en. Piastres)

    pjastr

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Monetary unit primarily used in certain regions of the Middle East and Asia.
    He exchanged his euros for piastres.
    Il a échangé ses euros contre des piastres.
    Currency or fiat money in some countries.
    Prices in this market are listed in piastres.
    Les prix dans ce marché sont affichés en piastres.
    A term that can refer to nonspecific currencies in everyday language.
    He asked me to lend him some piastres.
    Il m'a demandé de lui prêter des piastres.

    Etymology

    The term 'piastre' comes from the Italian 'piastra', meaning 'plate' or 'money'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to change piastres
    Exchanging a currency for piastres.
    changer des piastres
    to make piastres
    To earn money, usually informally.
    faire des piastres
    to have piastres
    To have money available.
    avoir des piastres

    Related Words

    currency
    A means of exchange currently used for transactions.
    monnaie
    currency
    A particular type of currency, often foreign.
    devise
    bill
    Paper money representing a value.
    billet

    Slang Meanings

    To have pocket money.
    When I go out, I always take a few piastres.
    Quand je sors, je prends toujours quelques piastres.
    To make fun of a small amount of money.
    It's just a few piastres, not worth it.
    C'est juste quelques piastres, ça ne vaut pas la peine.