Le solde du compte
Example: Le solde du compte montre combien d'argent il reste.
Definition
"Le solde du compte" refers to the remaining balance in an account, indicating the amount of money left after all transactions have been accounted for. It shows how much funds are available at a given time in a financial context.
Etymology
The phrase "le solde du compte" comes from French, where "solde" originally meant 'payment' or 'salary,' derived from Latin 'solidus,' a Roman coin. Over time, it evolved to mean the remaining amount after debts or expenses are deducted. "Compte" means 'account,' coming from Latin 'computus,' meaning 'calculation.' Together, they describe the calculated remaining amount in an account.
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"Le solde du compte" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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