La holding
Example: La holding contrôle plusieurs entreprises dans différents secteurs.
Definition
"La holding" refers to a parent company that owns controlling shares in other companies, managing and overseeing their operations. It typically does not produce goods or services itself but exists to control and coordinate the activities of its subsidiaries.
Etymology
The term "la holding" comes from the English word "holding," derived from the verb "to hold," meaning to possess or maintain ownership. French adopted it to describe companies that hold controlling interests in other businesses, reflecting the concept of ownership and control.
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"La holding" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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