Le capital
Example: Le capital investi dans cette entreprise a augmenté cette année.
Definition
"Le capital" refers to the total amount of financial assets or resources invested or available for investment in a business or project, often used to generate income or grow wealth. It includes money, equipment, or other assets used to start or maintain economic activity.
Etymology
The term "le capital" comes from the Latin word 'capitalis,' meaning 'of the head' or 'principal.' Originally related to the concept of the main or chief amount, it evolved in economic contexts to signify the principal financial resources or assets used in business. Did you know that 'capital' also shares roots with the word 'cap,' denoting something of primary importance or leadership?
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"Le capital" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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