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foreclosure in French

foreclosure in French is saisie, saisie immobilière, saisie d'hypothèque — foreclosure means the legal process of a lender repossessing property after the borrower stops paying the mortgage.

foreclosure in French

saisie
noun
(legal) The proceeding, by a creditor, to regain property or other collateral following a default on mortgage payments.
saisie immobilière
noun
(legal) The proceeding, by a creditor, to regain property or other collateral following a default on mortgage payments.
saisie d'hypothèque
noun
(legal) The proceeding, by a creditor, to regain property or other collateral following a default on mortgage payments.

What does "foreclosure" mean?

  1. noun The legal process of a lender repossessing property after the borrower stops paying the mortgage.
    "Rising unemployment led to a wave of foreclosures."
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foreclosure in a sentence

  • Rising unemployment led to a wave of foreclosures.
  • The family lost their home to foreclosure.

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What is "foreclosure" in French?

"foreclosure" in French is saisie, saisie immobilière, saisie d'hypothèque. foreclosure means: The legal process of a lender repossessing property after the borrower stops paying the mortgage.

How do you use "foreclosure" in a sentence?

Example: "Rising unemployment led to a wave of foreclosures." In French, "foreclosure" is saisie, saisie immobilière, saisie d'hypothèque.

Are there other ways to say "foreclosure" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "foreclosure": saisie, saisie immobilière, saisie d'hypothèque.

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