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Le livre English File - Avancé - Leçon 5B

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money
[nom]

something that we use to buy and sell goods and services, can be in the form of coins or paper bills

argent

argent

Ex: She works hard to money for her college tuition .

used to imply that money is not easily obtained or available, and one should not waste it unnecessarily

Ex: She turned down the luxurious vacation proposal, reminding her partner that money does not grow on trees and they needed to be practical.
tight-fisted
[Adjectif]

spending or giving money reluctantly

avare, radin

avare, radin

Ex: Even though he ’s wealthy , he ’s tight-fisted when it comes to charity .

a large sum of money

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely, but it came with a price tag of an arm and leg.

to make enough money to pay for one's basic needs

Ex: He has two jobs just to make ends meet each month.
in the red
[Phrase]

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: The restaurant was struggling to attract enough customers, leading to significant losses, and they were operating in the red.
in the black
[Phrase]

used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

Ex: The organization has been in the black for several quarters now, thanks to a successful cost-cutting initiative.
rip-off
[nom]

something that costs a lot more than its real value

arnaque

arnaque

Ex: Be careful when shopping online ; some deals are rip-offs with inflated prices .

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.

to spend in a way that exceeds one's income

Ex: They bought a luxurious house and expensive cars but couldn't keep up with the mortgage and loans.
budget
[nom]

the sum of money that is available to a person, an organization, etc. for a particular purpose and the plan according to which it will be spent

budget

budget

Ex: The project budget, leading to cuts in other areas .
deposit
[nom]

a sum of money that is paid before paying a total amount, particularly when buying something that is expensive

acompte

acompte

Ex: The travel agency asked for deposit to confirm their spots on the upcoming cruise .

something that is voluntarily given to someone or an organization to help them, such as money, food, etc.

don

don

Ex: They appreciated the donation from the community .
fare
[nom]

the amount of money we pay to travel with a bus, taxi, plane, etc.

prix du billet, prix du ticket, prix de la course

prix du billet, prix du ticket, prix de la course

Ex: The subway fare increased by 10% this year.
fee
[nom]

the money that is paid to a professional or an organization for their services

redevance

redevance

Ex: There 's an fee if you require expedited shipping for your order .
fine
[nom]

an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

amende, contravention

amende, contravention

Ex: The judge imposed fine on the company for environmental violations .
grant
[nom]

an amount of money given by the government or another organization for a specific purpose

bourse

bourse

Ex: Startups often grants to support early-stage development before becoming profitable .
loan
[nom]

a sum of money that is borrowed from a bank which should be returned with a certain rate of interest

emprunt

emprunt

Ex: They applied for loan to expand their business operations .

a single, large payment made in full, instead of smaller payments made over time

somme forfaitaire, paiement en une seule fois

somme forfaitaire, paiement en une seule fois

Ex: Employees who resign from the company often receive lump sum payment for their unused vacation days upon departure .
quote
[nom]

(plural) another way of saying quotation marks

guillemets

guillemets

Ex: The novelist quotes from historical figures to add authenticity to the narrative .
will
[nom]

a person's intention or desire, especially one that is strong or persistent

volonté, dessein

volonté, dessein

Ex: will to make a difference inspired many in his community to take action .
society
[nom]

people in general, considered as an extensive and organized group sharing the same laws

société

société

Ex: Social media has become an integral part of society, influencing public opinion and communication patterns .

someone who buys and uses services or goods

consommateur, consommatrice

consommateur, consommatrice

Ex: Online reviews play a significant role in consumers make informed choices .

the level of wealth, welfare, comfort, and necessities available to an individual, group, country, etc.

niveau de vie

niveau de vie

Ex: Economic policies that promote job creation and income growth can positively impact standard of living for citizens .
income
[nom]

the money that is regularly earned from a job or through an investment

revenu

revenu

Ex: The couple reviewed their income and expenses to create a more effective budget .

the ongoing increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy over a period of time

inflation

inflation

Ex: Wages failed to keep up inflation, affecting many households .

the amount of money required to maintain basic needs and expenses in a particular place or location

Ex: Retirees often move to countries with a cost of living to stretch their savings .
to afford
[verbe]

to be able to pay the cost of something

s'offrir, se payer, se permettre d'acheter

s'offrir, se payer, se permettre d'acheter

Ex: Financial stability allows individuals afford unexpected expenses without causing hardship .
to manage
[verbe]

to deal with someone, something, or a situation in a way that keeps it under control

Ex: He knows how manage the boat in rough waters .
account
[nom]

an arrangement according to which a bank keeps and protects someone's money that can be taken out or added to

compte

compte

Ex: Tom received an email notification confirming that account had been credited with the refund amount .
balance
[nom]

the number showing the difference between the debit and credit sums of an account

somme due

somme due

Ex: The business maintained a healthy balance to cover operational expenses and unforeseen costs .

the act of moving someone or something from one place, person, or situation to another

transfert, cession

transfert, cession

Ex: We completed transfer of the patient to a specialized care facility without any issues .
payment
[nom]

an amount of money that is paid for something

paiement

paiement

Ex: payment for the painting was more than I could afford .

the amount that a lender charges a borrower for the use of money, typically calculated based on the amount of the loan and the length of the borrowing period

taux d'intérêt, taux d'emprunt

taux d'intérêt, taux d'emprunt

Ex: To save money , they opted for a interest rate on their loan to avoid fluctuations .
debt
[nom]

an amount of money or a favor that is owed

dette

dette

Ex: He repaid his friend , feeling relieved to be free of the debt he had owed for so long .

an official contract or arrangement by which a bank gives money to someone as a loan to buy a house and the person agrees to repay the loan over a specified period, usually with interest

emprunt immobilier

emprunt immobilier

Ex: Failure to mortgage payments on time can lead to foreclosure , where the lender repossesses the property .
share
[nom]

the act of dividing or distributing something among a group of people

part, partage

part, partage

Ex: The siblings divided the inheritance into shares to avoid any disputes .

the business of trading and exchanging shares of different companies

bourse, marché boursier

bourse, marché boursier

Ex: The global pandemic had a profound impact on stock market, leading to volatile fluctuations .

the type or system of money that is used by a country

monnaie

monnaie

Ex: The value of currency dropped significantly after the announcement .

the value of a country's currency compared to another country's currency

taux de change, cours de change

taux de change, cours de change

Ex: She monitored exchange rate closely to get the best deal when transferring money to another country .
bankrupt
[Adjectif]

(of organizations or people) legally declared as unable to pay their debts to creditors

qui a fait faillite

qui a fait faillite

Ex: bankrupt individual sought financial counseling to manage their debts .

a hard time in a country's economy characterized by a reduction in employment, production, and trade

récession

récession

Ex: Economists predicted that recession would last for several quarters before signs of recovery would emerge .
rich
[Adjectif]

owning a great amount of money or things that cost a lot

riche

riche

Ex: rich philanthropist sponsored scholarships for underprivileged students .
affluent
[Adjectif]

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

riche, aisé, prospère

riche, aisé, prospère

Ex: affluent couple donated generously to local charities and cultural institutions .
loaded
[Adjectif]

having a lot of money or financial resources

chargé, bien loti

chargé, bien loti

Ex: His flashy lifestyle suggests that he's loaded with money, but few know the true source of his wealth.
wealthy
[Adjectif]

having a large amount of money or valuable possessions

riche, fortuné

riche, fortuné

Ex: wealthy neighborhood was known for its extravagant mansions and gated communities .
well-off
[Adjectif]

having enough money to cover one's expenses and maintain a desirable lifestyle

aisé, fortuné

aisé, fortuné

Ex: They invested wisely and well-off in their retirement years .
poor
[Adjectif]

owning a very small amount of money or a very small number of things

pauvre

pauvre

Ex: Unforunately , poor elderly couple relied on government assistance to cover their expenses .
broke
[Adjectif]

having little or no financial resources

fauché, en faillite

fauché, en faillite

Ex: He felt embarrassed admitting to his friends that he broke and could n't join them for dinner .
hard up
[Adjectif]

experiencing financial difficulties, often lacking money to cover basic expenses

dans le besoin, à court d'argent

dans le besoin, à court d'argent

Ex: Even though they hard up, they managed to find joy in the simple things in life .
penniless
[Adjectif]

having no money or financial resources

sans le sou, pauvre

sans le sou, pauvre

Ex: penniless immigrant worked hard to build a better life for his family .
grand
[nom]

a thousand units of a currency

mille, un grand

mille, un grand

Ex: He borrowed grand from his parents to start his business .
buck
[nom]

one dollar

un dollar

un dollar

Ex: He bet his friend buck that his favorite team would win the game .
quid
[nom]

the currency of the United Kingdom, equivalent to one hundred pence

une livre, un quid

une livre, un quid

Ex: The concert tickets cost a quid each , but the experience was well worth it .
fiver
[nom]

a piece of paper money worth five dollars that you can use to buy things

un billet de cinq dollars, un cinq

un billet de cinq dollars, un cinq

Ex: At the garage sale , she sold an old book for fiver.
tenner
[nom]

a banknote with a value of ten units of a currency, typically ten pounds or ten dollars

un billet de dix, une note de dix

un billet de dix, une note de dix

Ex: He borrowed tenner from his friend to cover the unexpected expense .

a part of a larger sum of money that is paid in a scheduled series of payments over a specified period of time

versement, échéance

versement, échéance

Ex: The artwork was purchased on an installment plan, making it more affordable for the buyer.
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