L'hypothèque
Example: Ils ont contracté une hypothèque pour acheter leur maison.
Definition
An "hypothèque" is a legal agreement in finance where a borrower pledges property as security for a loan, typically for purchasing real estate. If the borrower fails to repay, the lender can claim the property to recover the debt.
Etymology
The word "hypothèque" comes from the Greek word 'hypothēkē,' meaning 'pledge' or 'security.' It was adopted into French through Latin, reflecting its longstanding use in legal and financial contexts related to securing debts with property.
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"L'hypothèque" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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