Les finances
Example: Les finances de l'entreprise ont été bien gérées cette année.
Definition
"Les finances" refers to the management and study of money, investments, and other financial instruments within an organization or personal context. It involves budgeting, accounting, and overseeing monetary resources to ensure economic stability and growth.
Etymology
The term "les finances" originates from the Old French word 'finance,' which meant a payment or settlement of a debt. It evolved from the Latin 'finis,' meaning 'end' or 'settlement.' Did you know? The word originally related to the idea of settling accounts, which nicely ties into its modern meaning involving money management.
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"Les finances" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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