emprunt

Definitions of emprunt
  1. noun
    an expression introduced into one language by translating it from another language
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    type of:
    dicton, expression
    a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
  2. noun
    the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan)
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    type of:
    sollicitation
    an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
  3. noun
    a loan that is repayable on demand
    synonyms: prêt à vue
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    type of:
    emprun, prêt
    the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
  4. noun
    obtaining funds from a lender
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    types:
    engagement
    borrowing and leaving an article as security for repayment of the loan
    type of:
    transaction
    the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
  5. noun
    a word borrowed from another language; e.g. `blitz' is a German word borrowed into modern English
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    type of:
    mot
    a unit of language that native speakers can identify
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