Le budget
Example: Le budget du projet doit être respecté cette année.
Definition
"Le budget" refers to the planned allocation of financial resources for a specific purpose, such as a project or organization. It involves estimating income and expenses to ensure that spending does not exceed available funds, as in the phrase: 'Le budget du projet doit être respecté cette année.'
Etymology
The term "le budget" comes from the Old French word 'bougette,' meaning a small leather bag or purse. Originally, it referred to a pouch where money was kept. Over time, it evolved to signify a summary of expected income and expenses, reflecting the idea of managing one's financial pouch carefully.
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"Le budget" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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