La carte de crédit
Example: Je paie le dîner avec ma carte de crédit.
Definition
"La carte de crédit" refers to a card issued by a financial institution that allows the holder to make purchases or pay for services on credit, rather than using cash. It is commonly used in hospitality and restaurant settings to settle bills conveniently.
Etymology
The phrase "la carte de crédit" comes from French, where "carte" means card and "crédit" means credit. The term evolved as banking and financial services developed, combining these words to describe a card enabling deferred payment. Did you know? The concept of credit cards dates back to the early 20th century, with the French term reflecting this financial innovation.
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"La carte de crédit" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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