loan in French
loan in French is prêt, emprunt, crédit — loan means a sum of money lent to someone on the understanding that it will be paid back, often with interest.
loan in French
prêt
(law, banking, finance) A sum of money or other property that a natural or legal person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date (sometimes with interest).
emprunt
(law, banking, finance) A sum of money or other property that a natural or legal person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date (sometimes with interest).
crédit
(law, banking, finance) A sum of money or other property that a natural or legal person borrows from another with the condition that it be returned or repaid over time or at a later date (sometimes with interest).
contrat de prêt
The contract and array of legal or ethical obligations surrounding a loan.
prêt
The contract and array of legal or ethical obligations surrounding a loan.
prêter
(usually, _, ditransitive, US, dated, _, and) To lend (something) to (someone).
What does "loan" mean?
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noun A sum of money lent to someone on the understanding that it will be paid back, often with interest.
"They took out a loan to buy their first car."
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verb To lend something to someone for temporary use.
"The museum loaned the painting to a gallery in Paris."
loan in a sentence
- They took out a loan to buy their first car.
- The bank approved her loan application within a week.
- The museum loaned the painting to a gallery in Paris.
- Can you loan me your ladder for the weekend?
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "loan" in French?
"loan" in French is prêt, emprunt, crédit. loan means: A sum of money lent to someone on the understanding that it will be paid back, often with interest.
How do you use "loan" in a sentence?
Example: "They took out a loan to buy their first car." In French, "loan" is prêt, emprunt, crédit.
Are there other ways to say "loan" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "loan": prêt, emprunt, crédit, contrat de prêt, prêter.
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