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bankruptcy in French

bankruptcy in French is banqueroute, faillite — bankruptcy means the legally recognized state of being unable to pay one's debts.

bankruptcy in French

banqueroute
noun
(finance, law) A legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency of a person or organization.
faillite
noun
(finance, law) A legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency of a person or organization.

What does "bankruptcy" mean?

  1. noun The legally recognized state of being unable to pay one's debts.
    "The bakery faced bankruptcy when its biggest customer stopped paying the bills."
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bankruptcy in a sentence

  • The bakery faced bankruptcy when its biggest customer stopped paying the bills.
  • The retailer filed for bankruptcy after months of declining sales.

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What is "bankruptcy" in French?
"bankruptcy" in French is banqueroute, faillite. bankruptcy means: The legally recognized state of being unable to pay one's debts.
How do you use "bankruptcy" in a sentence?
Example: "The bakery faced bankruptcy when its biggest customer stopped paying the bills." In French, "bankruptcy" is banqueroute, faillite.
Are there other ways to say "bankruptcy" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "bankruptcy": banqueroute, faillite.
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