La liquidité
Example: La liquidité de l'entreprise est essentielle pour payer ses dettes.
Definition
"La liquidité" in finance refers to the ease and speed with which assets or securities can be converted into cash without significantly affecting their price. It is essential for a company to maintain sufficient liquidity to meet its short-term financial obligations, such as paying debts.
Etymology
The term "la liquidité" comes from the French word 'liquide,' meaning liquid or fluid, combined with the suffix '-ité,' which forms nouns indicating a state or condition. It metaphorically applies the concept of fluidity to finance, indicating how quickly assets can flow or be turned into cash. Did you know? The idea parallels the physical property of liquids flowing smoothly and easily.
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"La liquidité" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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