Le système bancaire
Example: Le système bancaire facilite les transactions financières internationales.
Definition
"Le système bancaire" refers to the network of banks and financial institutions that provide services such as accepting deposits, lending money, and facilitating financial transactions. It plays a crucial role in managing money flow and supporting economic activity internationally.
Etymology
The term "le système bancaire" comes from the French words 'système,' meaning system, and 'bancaire,' relating to banks. 'Bancaire' derives from 'banque,' which traces back to the Italian 'banco,' meaning bench or counter used by moneylenders in medieval marketplaces. Did you know? The word 'bank' originally referred to the table where money was exchanged!
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"Le système bancaire" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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