Le prêt
Example: Le prêt bancaire a permis d'acheter une nouvelle maison.
Definition
"Le prêt" refers to the financial transaction where a lender gives money to a borrower under an agreement to repay the amount, usually with interest, over a specified period. It is commonly used in banking to help individuals or businesses obtain funds for various purposes.
Etymology
The French term "le prêt" originates from the Latin word 'prēstāre,' meaning 'to lend or provide.' Over time, it evolved in Old French as 'prest,' referring to a loan or lending arrangement. Did you know? The concept of lending money dates back to ancient civilizations, showing the long history behind "le prêt."
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"Le prêt" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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