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credit in French

credit in French is crédit, mérite, reconnaissance — credit means recognition or praise given for something a person has done.

credit in French

crédit
noun
crédit
noun
(uncountable) Recognition, respect and admiration.
mérite
noun
(uncountable) Recognition, respect and admiration.
reconnaissance
noun
(uncountable) Recognition, respect and admiration.
attribution
noun
générique
noun
(television/film, usually, in the plural) Written titles and other information about the TV program or movie shown at the beginning and/or end of the TV program or movie.

What does "credit" mean?

  1. noun Recognition or praise given for something a person has done.
    "The whole team deserves credit for the smooth opening of the new library."
  2. noun An arrangement allowing a buyer to pay for goods or services later, or a bank to lend money.
    "Many shops offer interest-free credit if you pay for the furniture in instalments."
  3. verb To add money to an account.
    "The refund was credited to her card within three days."
  4. verb To believe something, or to attribute an achievement to someone.
    "Most people credit her with turning the failing shop into a thriving business."
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credit in a sentence

  • The whole team deserves credit for the smooth opening of the new library.
  • She deserves credit for finishing the project on time.
  • Many shops offer interest-free credit if you pay for the furniture in instalments.
  • The bank refused her credit because she had missed several earlier payments.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "credit" in French?
"credit" in French is crédit, mérite, reconnaissance. credit means: Recognition or praise given for something a person has done.
How do you use "credit" in a sentence?
Example: "The whole team deserves credit for the smooth opening of the new library." In French, "credit" is crédit, mérite, reconnaissance.
Are there other ways to say "credit" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "credit": crédit, mérite, reconnaissance, attribution, générique.
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