Le déficit
Example: Le déficit budgétaire a augmenté cette année en France.
Definition
"Le déficit" refers to the amount by which expenses or costs exceed income or revenue, often used in financial contexts such as budgets or accounts. For example, "le déficit budgétaire" means the budget shortfall where spending surpasses available funds.
Etymology
The word "le déficit" comes from the Latin 'deficere,' meaning 'to fail' or 'to be lacking.' It entered French through Late Latin, reflecting the idea of something missing or insufficient. Did you know? The term originally implied a failure or deficiency before becoming a financial term.
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"Le déficit" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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