L'action
Example: L'action de cette entreprise a fortement augmenté cette année.
Definition
"L'action" in finance refers to a share or stock representing a unit of ownership in a company. It entitles the holder to a portion of the company's profits and assets, and its value can fluctuate based on market conditions. For example, "L'action de cette entreprise a fortement augmenté cette année" means the company's share price has risen significantly this year.
Etymology
The word "l'action" originates from the Latin word "actio," meaning 'a doing or performing.' In French, it evolved to mean an act or deed, and in finance, it specifically came to signify a share or stock as an 'action' or stake in a company's operations. Did you know? This ties back to the idea that owning a share is like having a part in the company's actions.
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"L'action" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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