L'inventaire
Example: L'inventaire des stocks doit être fait avant la clôture.
Definition
"L'inventaire" refers to the detailed list or record of goods, assets, or stocks owned by a company, typically used for financial accounting and stock management purposes. It helps verify quantities and values before closing accounts or making business decisions.
Etymology
The word "l'inventaire" comes from the Latin 'inventarium,' meaning a list or inventory. It entered French through Old French, reflecting the act of 'finding' or 'discovering' items to be recorded. Did you know? The root 'invent-' relates to 'invent' or 'find,' highlighting the process of identifying goods.
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"L'inventaire" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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