hedge in French
hedge in French is haie, couverture de risque — hedge means a row of closely planted bushes or shrubs forming a barrier or boundary.
hedge in French
haie
A thicket of bushes or other shrubbery, especially one planted as a fence between two portions of land, or to separate the parts of a garden.
couverture de risque
(finance) Contract or arrangement reducing one's exposure to risk (for example the risk of price movements or interest rate movements).
What does "hedge" mean?
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noun A row of closely planted bushes or shrubs forming a barrier or boundary.
"They trimmed the hedge along the front garden every spring."
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noun A financial move made to reduce or offset the risk of a loss elsewhere.
"The airline bought fuel contracts as a hedge against rising oil prices."
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noun A vague or noncommittal statement made to avoid being pinned down.
"His answer was such a hedge that nobody knew what he actually thought."
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verb To avoid giving a straight answer or firm commitment.
"She hedged when asked if she'd take the job."
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hedge in a sentence
- They trimmed the hedge along the front garden every spring.
- A tall hedge separated the two properties.
- The airline bought fuel contracts as a hedge against rising oil prices.
- His answer was such a hedge that nobody knew what he actually thought.
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What is "hedge" in French?
"hedge" in French is haie, couverture de risque. hedge means: A row of closely planted bushes or shrubs forming a barrier or boundary.
How do you use "hedge" in a sentence?
Example: "They trimmed the hedge along the front garden every spring." In French, "hedge" is haie, couverture de risque.
Are there other ways to say "hedge" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "hedge": haie, couverture de risque.
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