Le budget
Example: Le budget annuel doit être approuvé avant le début du projet.
Definition
"Le budget" refers to an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period, typically used to plan financial resources. For example, in the phrase "Le budget annuel doit être approuvé avant le début du projet," it means the yearly financial plan that must be approved before the project starts.
Etymology
The word "le budget" comes from the Old French term "bougette," meaning a small leather bag or pouch, which was used to carry money. Over time, it evolved to mean the amount of money contained or planned for spending, reflecting its financial context.
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"Le budget" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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