budget
/by.dʒɛ/masculine
The English word 'budget' is translated into French as budget.
The noun budget refers to the amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or time-frame. If you want to describe a budget as 'tight' or 'restricted', you can use the adjective serré, as in un budget serré.
Meaning: amount of money or resources earmarked for a particular institution, activity or time-frame (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective form of budget is budgétaire. To express the action of constructing or drawing up a budget, use the verb phrase établir un budget.
How do you pronounce it?
/by.dʒɛ/ (2 syllables)
Did you know?
- The word budget actually shares its DNA with the English word 'bag', as it originates from the Old French bougette, meaning a little pouch or leather bag.
- When talking about a personal budget, French speakers often use the word enveloppe (envelope) to refer to a specific sum of money set aside for a task.
- The concept of a 'deficit' is often linked to the 'budget' through the term trou budgétaire, which literally translates to a 'budgetary hole'.
Examples in context
- Mon budget est serré.My budget is tight.The first sentence uses budget to describe having a tight budget.Tatoeba #7067795 by Aiji, translation #4496190 by CK
- Je voudrais voir le budget.I'd like to see the budget.The second sentence uses budget to express a desire to see the budget.Tatoeba #5699979 by Yemana, translation #5640566 by CK
- Nous avons un budget serré.We're on a tight budget.The third sentence uses budget to state that one is on a tight budget.Tatoeba #7793913 by Aiji, translation #3826001 by CK
- Nous devons établir le budget pour le projet de construction.We need to establish the budget for the construction project.
- Je dois tenir compte de mon budget avant de réserver mes vacances.I need to consider my budget before booking my vacation.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are discussing a professional event.
- LucasChloé, quel est le budget pour la fête ?Chloé, what is the budget for the party?
- ChloéLe budget est de cinq cents euros.The budget is five hundred euros.
- LucasC'est suffisant pour acheter les décorations ?Is that enough to buy the decorations?
- ChloéOui, je pense que c'est correct.Yes, I think it's fine.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “budget” translations and entries budget, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries budget, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
