La bourse
Example: La bourse a chuté après l'annonce des résultats économiques.
Definition
"La bourse" refers to the stock exchange or market where stocks, bonds, and other securities are bought and sold. It is a central place for financial trading and investment, influencing the economy based on the fluctuations in prices and market trends.
Etymology
The term "la bourse" originates from the Old French word for purse or wallet, which itself comes from the medieval Latin 'bursa'. Historically, it referred to a place where merchants met and exchanged money, evolving into the modern meaning of a stock exchange.
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"La bourse" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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