Dette (en. Debt)
/dɛt/
Synonyms
- obligation
- créance
- endettement
Slang Meanings
To be in the red
He is in the red because of all his debts.
Il est dans le rouge à cause de toutes ses dettes.
To have debts up to one’s neck
She is up to her neck in debt after her studies.
Elle a des dettes jusqu’au cou après ses études.