Titres (en. Securities)
/titʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Legal documents confirming ownership of assets or shares.
He sold all his stock titles.
Il a vendu tous ses titres boursiers.
The official names of literary or artistic works.
The titles of the books must be clearly visible on the cover.
Les titres des livres doivent être bien visibles sur la couverture.
Diplomas or certificates that confer academic status.
She obtained several university titles.
Elle a obtenu plusieurs titres universitaires.
Etymology
From the Latin 'titulus', meaning label or indication.
Common Phrases and Expressions
property titles
Legal documents proving ownership of an asset.
titres de propriété
transport titles
Papers authorizing the movement of goods.
titres de transport
educational titles
Diplomas and certificates obtained through education.
titres éducatifs
Related Words
certificate
Official document attesting to a fact or situation.
certificat
diploma
Title obtained after successfully completing studies.
diplôme
share
Title representing a share of ownership in a company.
action
Slang Meanings
Titles in a general sense.
He has big headlines in his business.
Il a des gros titres dans ses affaires.
References to honorary titles.
He acts like a big shot with all his titles.
Il se prend pour un grand personnage avec tous ses titres.