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Cambridge English : CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Finances et objets de valeur

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
alms
[nom]

money, food, or other donations given to the poor or needy as an act of charity

aumône, charité

aumône, charité

Ex: The charity organization relies on alms from generous donors to carry out its mission .L'organisation caritative compte sur les **aumônes** de donateurs généreux pour mener à bien sa mission.
annuity
[nom]

a fixed stream of payments made at regular intervals, typically derived from a capital investment or insurance contract

rente

rente

in arrears
[Phrase]

in debt and late in paying it

ne plus payer à temps, avoir d'arriérés

ne plus payer à temps, avoir d'arriérés

Ex: The contractor was consistently in arrears with project deadlines.
bullion
[nom]

gold or silver cast into bars or ingots, valued by weight rather than face value

lingot, barre d'or ou d'argent

lingot, barre d'or ou d'argent

bauble
[nom]

a small, flashy piece of jewelry or decoration that is inexpensive and ornamental

babiole

babiole

impecunious
[Adjectif]

severely lacking money

impécunieux, indigent

impécunieux, indigent

Ex: They offered to help their impecunious friend by paying for his groceries and other necessities .Ils ont proposé d'aider leur ami **désargenté** en payant ses courses et autres nécessités.

a state of extreme poverty in which a person lacks the basic necessities of life

indigence

indigence

lucre
[nom]

a term used to refer to cash or money, often with a nuance of being obtained through profit or earnings

butin, pécule

butin, pécule

Ex: The financial report detailed how the company generated substantial lucre from recent investments .Le rapport financier a détaillé comment l'entreprise a généré un **lucre** substantiel à partir de récents investissements.
penury
[nom]

a state of being exceedingly poor and in need

extrême pauvreté, misère

extrême pauvreté, misère

Ex: The sudden loss of his job pushed him into a state of penury.La perte soudaine de son emploi l'a plongé dans un état de **pénurie**.

compensation demanded from a defeated nation by the victors, to make amends for war damages or losses

réparations, indemnités de guerre

réparations, indemnités de guerre

solvent
[Adjectif]

having the ability to meet financial obligations and paying debts

solvable, liquide

solvable, liquide

Ex: Innovations in product development have been a driving force in keeping the tech company solvent.Les innovations dans le développement de produits ont été une force motrice pour maintenir la société technologique **solvable**.
usury
[nom]

the practice of lending money at excessively high interest rates, considered unethical or illegal

usure

usure

Ex: Traditional moneylenders in rural areas often engage in usury, taking advantage of people 's lack of knowledge .Les lois médiévales interdisaient strictement l'**usure** parmi les marchands.
to ante up
[verbe]

to contribute or pay the required amount in order to settle and clear a debt

payer sa part, mettre la main à la poche

payer sa part, mettre la main à la poche

Ex: Creditors may offer flexible repayment plans to help debtors ante up gradually .Les créanciers peuvent proposer des plans de remboursement flexibles pour aider les débiteurs à **payer progressivement**.

to repay someone for financial loss, damage, etc. that they have experienced

indemniser pour

indemniser pour

Ex: The rental agreement required the tenant to indemnify the landlord for damages caused to the property beyond normal wear and tear .Le contrat de location exigeait que le locataire **indemnise** le propriétaire pour les dommages causés à la propriété au-delà de l'usure normale.
to pony up
[verbe]

to pay money owed, such as a bill, debt, or required contribution

payer, cracher

payer, cracher

Ex: If you want premium access , you 'll have to pony up.Si vous voulez un accès premium, vous devrez **mettre la main à la poche**.
indigent
[Adjectif]

extremely poor or in need

indigent

indigent

Ex: The nonprofit organization aimed to provide support and resources for the indigent community.L'organisation à but non lucratif visait à fournir un soutien et des ressources à la communauté **indigente**.

a privilege reserved solely for a specific person or group by virtue of hereditary status, official rank, or institutional authority

gratification

gratification

Ex: Tenure as a university professor often comes with perquisites like sabbaticals and access to research funding .Les joyaux de la couronne étaient un **privilège** du monarque régnant seul.

a condition of severe hardship or poverty

privation

privation

to take advantage of a position to make oneself rich, particularly by using unfair or dishonest methods

Ex: The corrupt politician was constantly feathering his own nest by accepting bribes and kickbacks.

to lessen the amount of money or resources one uses compared to before, particularly due to having less available

Ex: With a new baby on the way, they’ve had to tighten their belts and adjust their budget.

an unexpected event that brings financial gain or good fortune

aubaine, manne inattendue

aubaine, manne inattendue

Ex: The bonus was a welcome windfall before the holidays .Le bonus était un **cadeau du ciel** bienvenu avant les vacances.

a blue-colored poker chip representing the highest monetary value in a standard set

jeton bleu, jeton de haute valeur

jeton bleu, jeton de haute valeur

Ex: A pile of blue chips sat in front of the high roller .Une pile de **jetons bleus** était posée devant le gros joueur.

extreme poverty and deprivation of basic necessities

indigence, misère, pauvreté, dénuement

indigence, misère, pauvreté, dénuement

Ex: The refugees were forced to flee their homes and left in a state of destitution, relying on aid from charities to survive .

money awarded to someone who has been harmed, to cover their actual losses or injuries

dommages-intérêts compensatoires, indemnité compensatoire

dommages-intérêts compensatoires, indemnité compensatoire

Ex: Compensatory damages are meant to restore the victim to their original financial position .Les **dommages-intérêts compensatoires** sont destinés à rétablir la victime dans sa situation financière d'origine.

to earn enough money to be able to pay for the necessities of life

faire bouillir la marmite

faire bouillir la marmite

Ex: Sarah is out there, bringing home the bacon by excelling in her career.

an additional amount of money given to someone for their services

pourboire

pourboire

Ex: The chauffeur provided excellent service , so we gave him a gratuity in appreciation for his professionalism .Le chauffeur a fourni un excellent service, nous lui avons donc donné un **pourboire** en reconnaissance de son professionnalisme.
largess
[nom]

a sum of money or gift given freely, often as a token of generosity

largesse, générosité

largesse, générosité

Ex: The charity relied on the largess of its supporters .L'organisme de bienfaisance comptait sur la **largesse** de ses partisans.
pecuniary
[Adjectif]

involving or about money

pécuniaire

pécuniaire

Ex: The pecuniary rewards for the successful completion of the project were substantial .Les récompenses **pécuniaires** pour la réussite du projet étaient substantielles.

to financially support a project, activity, etc. and take responsibility for potential loss

garantir

garantir

Ex: The investment firm is currently underwriting a public offering for a tech company .La société d'investissement **souscrit** actuellement à une offre publique pour une entreprise technologique.

an individual who is in the habit of spending money in a careless and wasteful way

personne dépensière

personne dépensière

Ex: He tried to change his spendthrift ways , but old habits were hard to break .Il a essayé de changer ses habitudes de **dépensier**, mais les vieilles habitudes étaient difficiles à briser.

a possession that is costly to maintain and difficult to dispose of, often more trouble than it is worth

éléphant blanc, cadeau empoisonné

éléphant blanc, cadeau empoisonné

Ex: The new software system , despite its promising features , proved to be a white elephant for the company due to constant glitches and compatibility issues .Le yacht de luxe s'est avéré être un **éléphant blanc**, drainant leurs finances.

a sum of money that is very insufficient

misère, bagatelle

misère, bagatelle

Ex: They offered him a pittance for the artwork , far less than its true value .Ils lui ont offert une **piètre somme** pour l'œuvre d'art, bien moins que sa vraie valeur.

to count numbers or amounts to get a total

additionner, compter

additionner, compter

Ex: Before closing, the cashier tallied up the day's sales.Avant de fermer, le caissier a **fait le total** des ventes de la journée.
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