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    Quittance (en. Receipt)

    /kitɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Written act by which a debt is acknowledged as settled.
    He received a receipt after paying his rent.
    Il a reçu une quittance après avoir payé son loyer.
    Receipt that proves the payment of a debt.
    The receipt proves that the service has been paid.
    La quittance prouve que le service a été payé.
    Issuance of proof of payment.
    The payment receipt is necessary for reimbursement.
    La quittance de paiement est nécessaire pour le remboursement.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'quiter', meaning 'to release, to discharge'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rent receipt
    Receipt issued by the landlord confirming the payment of rent.
    quittance de loyer
    salary receipt
    Document confirming the payment of a salary.
    quittance de salaire
    request for a receipt
    Act of requesting a receipt for a payment made.
    demande de quittance

    Related Words

    to leave
    To release or get rid of something.
    quitter
    departing
    One who leaves or abandons a situation.
    quittant

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to a payment received, especially among young people.
    I have my receipt, it's good for this month!
    J'ai ma quittance, c'est bon pour ce mois-ci!