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B1 · Money & shopping
B1 · Argent et achats
valeur
how much something is worth in money or other goods for which it can be exchanged
The value of the house has doubled over the last ten years.
La valeur de la maison a doublé au cours des dix dernières années.
SynonymesworthpriceimportancesignificancemeritrateappraiseestimateAntonymesworthlessnessuselessnessinconsequencefrais, tarif
the amount of money that somebody asks for goods and services
There is no charge for delivery if you spend over fifty dollars.
La livraison est gratuite si vous dépensez plus de cinquante dollars.
SynonymesbillinvoicepricefeecostdemandaccuseallegeAntonymesrefundreimbursedischargeabsolvefreeremise, rabais, réduction
an amount of money taken off the usual price of something
We can give you a 10 percent discount if you pay in advance.
Nous pouvons vous accorder une remise de 10 % si vous payez à l'avance.
Sales staff cannot offer discounts above 5 percent without approval.
Synonymesreductionmarkdownallowancerebateprice cutAntonymesincreaserisepremiumsurchargeinvestir, placer
to buy property, shares in a company, etc. in the hope of making a profit
Many people invest their savings in property or company shares.
Beaucoup de gens investissent leurs économies dans l'immobilier ou dans des actions d'entreprises.
Synonymesfinanceendowallocatedevotecommitsink (money)plow (back)Antonymesdivestwithdrawsquanderwastedissipatespendmarque, marque commerciale
the name, design and reputation that make a company's products easy to recognise and different from others
The brand is famous for its simple, friendly design.
La marque est célèbre pour son design simple et convivial.
We want our brand to stand for safety and trust.
SynonymesmakelabeltypetrademarkcompanylogoAntonymesgenericunbrandednon-specificcentre commercial
a large building or covered area that has many shops, restaurants, etc. inside it
There is a plan to build a new mall in the middle of town.
Il est prévu de construire un nouveau centre commercial au centre-ville.
Some teenagers were hanging out at the mall.
Synonymesshopping centerplazamarketplacegalleriaAntonymesindependent storeboutiquelocal shopprécieux, de valeur
worth a lot of money
This old painting is very valuable, so we keep it in a safe place.
Ce vieux tableau a beaucoup de valeur, alors nous le gardons dans un endroit sûr.
SynonymespreciousimportantsignificantworthwhileadvantageoususefulbeneficialcostlyAntonymesworthlessuselessinsignificantcheapvaluelessbiens, propriété
a thing or things that are owned by somebody; a possession or possessions
Be careful not to damage other people's property.
Fais attention à ne pas endommager les biens d'autrui.
This building is government property.
SynonymesassetsbelongingspossessionsholdingsestatewealthAntonymesdebtliabilityimpôt, taxe
money that you have to pay to the government so that it can pay for public services. People pay tax according to their income and businesses pay tax according to their profits. Tax is also often paid on goods and services.
changes in tax rates
des changements des taux d'imposition
tax increases/cuts
SynonymeslevydutytariffexcisechargeAntonymessubsidygrantrebateavoir les moyens de, pouvoir se permettre
to have enough money to be able to buy or do something
We can't afford to buy a luxury house.
Nous n'avons pas les moyens d'acheter une maison de luxe.
She felt she couldn't afford any more time off work.
Synonymesmanagesparebear the expense ofhave the means forAntonymeslackwantneedcannot affordéchange
an act of giving something to somebody or doing something for somebody and receiving something in return
Our school organised a cultural exchange with students from Japan.
Notre école a organisé un échange culturel avec des élèves du Japon.
SynonymesswaptradebarterinterchangesubstitutereplaceAntonymeskeepretainholdwithholdétiquette
a piece of paper, etc. that is attached to something and that gives information about it
Always read the label on the bottle before you take any medicine.
Lisez toujours l'étiquette sur le flacon avant de prendre un médicament.
SynonymestagstickermarkerbadgeticketmarkAntonymesunmarkedunlabeledanonymousgenericcompte
an arrangement that somebody has with a bank, etc. to keep money there, take some out, etc.
My wife and I opened a joint account at the bank last year.
Ma femme et moi avons ouvert un compte joint à la banque l'année dernière.
SynonymesrecordstatementreportdescriptionexplanationnarrativeAntonymesdisregardsilenceneglectluxe, produit de luxe
the fact of enjoying special and expensive things, particularly food and drink, clothes and places
We can't afford many luxuries.
Nous ne pouvons pas nous offrir beaucoup de produits de luxe.
SynonymesopulenceaffluencegrandeursplendordeluxecomfortindulgenceAntonymesnecessitypovertyhardshipdeprivationsimplicityfrugalitydépenses
the amount of money that is spent by a government, an organization or a person
The government's spending on infrastructure increased this year.
Les dépenses du gouvernement en infrastructures ont augmenté cette année.
SynonymesexpenditureoutlayexpensesdisbursementAntonymessavingincomerevenueearnings
