embezzlement in French
embezzlement in French is détournement, malversation — embezzlement means the crime of secretly stealing money or property that was entrusted to your care, usually by an employee from an employer.
embezzlement in French
détournement
(legal, business) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.
malversation
(legal, business) The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner.
What does "embezzlement" mean?
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noun The crime of secretly stealing money or property that was entrusted to your care, usually by an employee from an employer.
"The accountant was jailed for embezzlement after diverting company funds into a personal account."
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embezzlement in a sentence
- The accountant was jailed for embezzlement after diverting company funds into a personal account.
- The charity collapsed following a scandal involving embezzlement by its treasurer.
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What is "embezzlement" in French?
"embezzlement" in French is détournement, malversation. embezzlement means: The crime of secretly stealing money or property that was entrusted to your care, usually by an employee from an employer.
How do you use "embezzlement" in a sentence?
Example: "The accountant was jailed for embezzlement after diverting company funds into a personal account." In French, "embezzlement" is détournement, malversation.
Are there other ways to say "embezzlement" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "embezzlement": détournement, malversation.
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