Le chiffre d'affaires
Example: Le chiffre d'affaires de l'entreprise a augmenté cette année.
Definition
"Le chiffre d'affaires" refers to the total revenue generated by a business from its sales of goods or services within a specific period. It represents the gross income before any expenses are deducted, indicating the company's overall sales performance.
Etymology
The term "le chiffre d'affaires" originates from French, where "chiffre" means figure or number, and "affaires" means business or affairs. Together, they literally translate to 'business figures,' reflecting the numerical representation of a company's sales. Did you know? The phrase is commonly used in French-speaking financial contexts to describe turnover or sales revenue.
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"Le chiffre d'affaires" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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