Le dividende
Example: Les actionnaires attendent un dividende élevé cette année.
Definition
"Le dividende" refers to the portion of a company's earnings distributed to its shareholders, typically as a reward for their investment. It represents a share of the profits paid out regularly, often annually or quarterly, to those holding the company's stock.
Etymology
The word "le dividende" comes from the Latin word 'dividendum,' meaning 'thing to be divided.' It entered French through Medieval Latin and reflects the concept of dividing profits among shareholders. Did you know? The term highlights the financial practice of sharing company earnings with investors.
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"Le dividende" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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