bankrupt in French
bankrupt in French is failli, faillite — bankrupt means legally unable to pay one's debts.
bankrupt in French
failli
(finance, of a person, company, etc.) In a condition of bankruptcy; unable to pay outstanding debts or meet financial obligations; specifically, having been legally declared insolvent. [from 1565]
faillite
(finance, of a person, company, etc.) In a condition of bankruptcy; unable to pay outstanding debts or meet financial obligations; specifically, having been legally declared insolvent. [from 1565]
What does "bankrupt" mean?
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adj Legally unable to pay one's debts.
"The company was declared bankrupt after years of falling sales."
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verb To cause someone or something to run out of money entirely.
"The lawsuit nearly bankrupted the small firm."
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bankrupt in a sentence
- The company was declared bankrupt after years of falling sales.
- He went bankrupt trying to keep the restaurant open.
- The lawsuit nearly bankrupted the small firm.
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What is "bankrupt" in French?
"bankrupt" in French is failli, faillite. bankrupt means: Legally unable to pay one's debts.
How do you use "bankrupt" in a sentence?
Example: "The company was declared bankrupt after years of falling sales." In French, "bankrupt" is failli, faillite.
Are there other ways to say "bankrupt" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "bankrupt": failli, faillite.
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