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debt in French

debt in French is dette — debt means money that one person or organisation owes to another.

debt in French

dette
noun

What does "debt" mean?

  1. noun Money that one person or organisation owes to another.
    "It took her five years to pay off her student debt."
  2. noun A sense of owing someone something non-financial, such as gratitude or loyalty.
    "I owe him a debt of gratitude for helping me find the job."
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debt in a sentence

  • It took her five years to pay off her student debt.
  • The company took on debt to fund its expansion.
  • I owe him a debt of gratitude for helping me find the job.

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What is "debt" in French?

"debt" in French is dette. debt means: Money that one person or organisation owes to another.

How do you use "debt" in a sentence?

Example: "It took her five years to pay off her student debt." In French, "debt" is dette.

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