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B2 · Money & shopping

B2 · Argent et achats

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    stock(noun)

    /stɑːk/

    stock, réserve

    a supply of goods that is available for sale in a shop

    We keep a large stock of printer paper in the storeroom.

    Nous gardons un grand stock de papier pour imprimante dans la réserve.

    Synonymesinventorysupplyreservestorecollectionmerchandisegoods
    Antonymesemptinesslackdeficiencyshortageneed
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    budget(noun)

    /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

    budget

    a financial plan showing expected income and spending for a future period

    The marketing department went over budget in the third quarter.

    Le service marketing a dépassé son budget au troisième trimestre.

    Each department submits its budget for next year in October.

    Synonymesallocatefinancefundestimateallowanceresources
    Antonymesoverspendwasteimproviseextemporize
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    fund(noun)

    /fʌnd/

    fonds

    an amount of money that has been saved or has been made available for a particular purpose

    He will have access to his trust fund when he is 21 years old

    Il aura accès à son fonds fiduciaire à l'âge de 21 ans.

    The company will fund the trip to the conference

    Synonymespoolstockcapitalendowmentkittyreserveresources
    Antonymesdebtliabilitydeficit
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    owe(verb)

    /əʊ/

    devoir

    to have to pay somebody for something that you have already received or return money that you have borrowed

    As the business grew, the owner paid back loans and owed less money

    À mesure que l'entreprise se développait, le propriétaire a remboursé ses prêts et devait moins d'argent.

    People are often surprised to discover that they owe more money in income taxes at the end of the year

    Synonymesbe indebtedbe in debtbe liablebe boundbe obligated
    Antonymesownpossesshavebe owed
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    delivery(noun)

    /dɪˈlɪvəri/

    livraison

    the act of taking goods, letters, etc. to the people they have been sent to

    The caterer hired a courier to make the delivery

    Le traiteur a engagé un coursier pour faire la livraison.

    The restaurant is reluctant to make deliveries, but makes an exception for our office

    Synonymesshipmenttransfercarriageconveyancedistributionhandover
    Antonymesretentionwithholdingholdingkeepingstorage
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    reward(noun)

    /rɪˈwɔːrd/

    récompense, prime

    a thing that you are given because you have done something good, worked hard, etc.

    The company gave her a reward for all her hard work.

    L'entreprise lui a offert une récompense pour tout son travail acharné.

    Synonymesprizeawardbonuscompensationpaymentrepaymentrequital
    Antonymespunishmentpenaltyfinelossforfeit
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    fee(noun)

    /fiː/

    frais, honoraires

    an amount of money that you pay for professional advice or services

    He had a lot of trouble paying the tuition fee.

    Il a eu beaucoup de mal à payer les frais de scolarité.

    Does the bank charge a fee for setting up the account?

    Synonymeschargeduestollpaymentrateprice
    Antonymesfreegratisdonationgift
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    pension(noun)

    /ˈpenʃn/

    retraite, pension

    an amount of money paid regularly by a government or company to somebody who has retired from work

    to receive an old-age/a retirement pension

    toucher une pension de vieillesse/une pension de retraite

    to take out a personal/private pension

    Synonymesretirement incomeallowanceannuitysuperannuationbenefits
    Antonymessalarywageearningsemployment
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    finance(noun)

    /ˈfaɪnæns/

    finance, finances

    the activity of managing money, especially by a government or a large organization

    New York is the center of global finance, communications and business.

    New York est le centre de la finance, des communications et des affaires à l'échelle mondiale.

    The project will only go ahead if they can raise the necessary finance.

    Synonymesfundingeconomicsinvestmentbankingcapitalmonetary affairs
    Antonymesdebtbankruptcyloss
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    saving(noun)

    /ˈseɪvɪŋ/

    économie

    an amount of something such as time or money that you do not need to use or spend

    Buy three and make a saving of 55p.

    Achetez-en trois et faites une économie de 55 pence.

    With the new boiler you can make big savings on fuel bills.

    Synonymeseconomythriftpreservationreductionaccumulationstockpile
    Antonymesexpenditurespendingwastedissipation
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    sum(noun)

    /sʌm/

    somme, montant

    an amount of money

    She paid a large sum of money for the old painting.

    Elle a payé une grosse somme d'argent pour le vieux tableau.

    Synonymestotalaggregateamountquantitywhole
    Antonymesdifferencereductiondecrease
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    purchase(verb)

    /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

    acheter, acquérir

    to buy something

    You can purchase tickets online or at the station.

    Vous pouvez acheter des billets en ligne ou à la gare.

    Synonymesbuyacquireobtainprocuresecuregetgain
    Antonymessellloseforfeitgive away
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    wealth(noun)

    /welθ/

    richesse, fortune

    a large amount of money, property, etc. that a person or country owns

    His personal wealth is estimated at around $100 million.

    Sa fortune personnelle est estimée à environ 100 millions de dollars.

    the distribution of wealth in Britain

    Synonymesrichesfortuneprosperityaffluenceopulence
    Antonymespovertydestitutionscarcitywant
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    investment(noun)

    /ɪnˈvestmənt/

    investissement, placement

    the act of investing money in something

    Stocks are regarded as good long-term investments.

    Les actions sont considérées comme de bons placements à long terme.

    investment income

    Synonymesventurecapitalassetstakeendowmentcommitment
    Antonymesdebtlossspendingconsumption
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    guarantee(verb)

    /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

    garantir, assurer

    to promise to do something; to promise something will happen

    We guarantee delivery of your order within three working days.

    Nous garantissons la livraison de votre commande sous trois jours ouvrables.

    Synonymesassurancewarrantypromisepledgecovenantbond
    Antonymesuncertaintydoubtriskchance
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    contribution(noun)

    /ˌkɑːntrɪˈbjuːʃn/

    contribution, don

    a gift or payment that is made to a person or an organization in order to help pay for something

    Would you like to make a contribution to our charity appeal?

    Voulez-vous faire un don pour notre appel à la générosité ?

    Synonymesinputdonationofferingsharepartsupportaidassistance
    Antonymesdetrimenthindranceimpedimentobstructiondamagelossharm
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    loan(noun)

    /ləʊn/

    prêt, crédit

    money that a bank lends to a customer, who must pay it back with interest

    We took out a loan to buy new delivery trucks.

    Nous avons contracté un prêt pour acheter de nouveaux camions de livraison.

    The bank approved the loan within five working days.

    Synonymescreditadvancemortgagefinancing
    Antonymespaymentrepaymentdepositcredit
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    possess(verb)

    /pəˈzes/

    posséder, détenir

    to have or own something

    He was charged with possessing a shotgun without a licence.

    Il a été accusé de détenir un fusil de chasse sans permis.

    Synonymesownhaveholdcontroloccupyretainenjoy
    Antonymeslackneedwantlosereleaseforfeitdisown
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    wealthy(adjective)

    /ˈwelθi/

    riche, fortuné

    having a lot of money, possessions, etc.

    My dream is to become wealthy.

    Mon rêve est de devenir riche.

    Synonymesrichaffluentprosperousopulentwell-offmoneyed
    Antonymespoorimpoverisheddestituteneedypenniless
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    fortune(noun)

    /ˈfɔːrtʃən/

    fortune

    a large amount of money

    He made a fortune selling houses before he turned forty.

    Il a fait fortune en vendant des maisons avant l'âge de quarante ans.

    Synonymesluckchancedestinywealthfate
    Antonymesmisfortunebad luckpoverty
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    funding(noun)

    /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

    financement, fonds

    money for a particular purpose; the act of providing money for such a purpose

    The university needs more funding for research.

    L'université a besoin de plus de financements pour la recherche.

    Synonymesfinancingcapitalgrantssponsorship
    Antonymesdefundingwithdrawal