La banque
Example: La banque a approuvé mon prêt immobilier rapidement.
Definition
"La banque" refers to a financial institution that accepts deposits, offers loans, and provides various monetary services to individuals and businesses. It plays a crucial role in managing money, credit, and payment systems within the economy.
Etymology
The term "la banque" originates from the Italian word 'banca,' meaning bench or counter, which was used by early moneylenders who conducted transactions on benches in marketplaces. Over time, the word evolved in French to denote financial institutions involved in money handling.
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"La banque" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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