Les capitaux propres
Example: Les capitaux propres de l'entreprise ont augmenté cette année.
Definition
The term "les capitaux propres" refers to the net assets or equity of a company, representing the ownership interest held by shareholders after all liabilities have been deducted from total assets. It indicates the financial strength and value attributable to the owners.
Etymology
The phrase "les capitaux propres" originates from French financial terminology, where "capitaux" means 'capital' or 'funds' and "propres" means 'own' or 'proper.' Together, they describe the concept of 'own capital,' highlighting the portion of assets truly owned by the company, distinct from borrowed funds.
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"Les capitaux propres" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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