L'acompte
Example: J'ai versé un acompte pour réserver la salle de fête.
Definition
"L'acompte" is a partial payment made in advance to secure a service or product, often used as a deposit or down payment. For example, in the phrase "J'ai versé un acompte pour réserver la salle de fête," it refers to the initial sum paid to reserve the party hall.
Etymology
The word "l'acompte" comes from the Old French term "acompte," which itself derives from the verb "compter" meaning 'to count' or 'to calculate.' Originally, it referred to the portion of a debt counted or settled in advance. Did you know? The root "compte" is related to the English word 'account.'
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"L'acompte" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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