dette
debt
The French word for 'debt' is 'dette'. It is used in the same context as in English, to refer to an amount of money that is owed. For example, 'J'ai une dette envers toi', translates to, 'I have a debt towards you'.
Example sentences using: dette
Il est important de payer sa dette à temps.
It is important to pay one's debt on time.
This French sentence uses the noun 'dette' in its subject, speaking about the concept of owing money. It emphasizes the importance of timely payments.
La dette nationale a augmenté cette année.
The national debt increased this year.
In this context, 'dette' refers to the total money owed by a nation's central government, illustrating the use of 'dette' in an economic context.
Il a une dette envers la société.
He has a debt to society.
This sentence uses 'dette' metaphorically, referring to a moral or social obligation rather than a financial debt. It showcases the versatility and range of the word 'dette'.