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invest in French

invest in French is investir, consacrer — invest means to put money into something, such as a business, property, or shares, in the hope of making a profit.

invest in French

investir
verb
To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.
consacrer
verb
To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.
investir
verb

What does "invest" mean?

  1. verb To put money into something, such as a business, property, or shares, in the hope of making a profit.
    "They decided to invest their savings in a small tech startup."
  2. verb To devote time, effort, or energy to something for a future benefit.
    "He invested years of hard work into building his reputation as a chef."
  3. verb Formal: to officially give someone a position or power, often in a ceremony.
    "The new bishop was invested with full authority over the diocese."
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invest in a sentence

  • They decided to invest their savings in a small tech startup.
  • She invests a portion of every paycheck in an index fund.
  • He invested years of hard work into building his reputation as a chef.
  • The new bishop was invested with full authority over the diocese.

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What is "invest" in French?

"invest" in French is investir, consacrer. invest means: To put money into something, such as a business, property, or shares, in the hope of making a profit.

How do you use "invest" in a sentence?

Example: "They decided to invest their savings in a small tech startup." In French, "invest" is investir, consacrer.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "invest": investir, consacrer.

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