capitalisation boursière
The English phrase "market cap" is translated into French as capitalisation boursière.
The term refers to the total market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock.
What does it mean word for word?
This is a literal translation where capitalisation means capitalization and boursière refers to the stock market (bourse).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Canada, capitalisation de marché is sometimes used to translate "market cap".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a feminine noun phrase and is typically used with the definite article la.
Did you know?
- The word bourse serves a double purpose in French, as it is the common term for both the 'stock market' and a student 'scholarship'.
- In French, the word bourse means 'purse' or 'wallet'. This creates a metaphorical link in capitalisation boursière between the financial market and a physical pouch used to hold money.
- When referring to the stock exchange as a formal institution in France, the term la Bourse is used with a capital letter. This distinguishes the physical or legal entity from the general concept of the market.
Examples in context
- La capitalisation boursière de cette entreprise est de 10 milliards d'euros.The market cap of this company is 10 billion euros.
- La valeur boursière de cette entreprise est très élevée en raison de sa forte croissance.The market cap of this company is very high due to its strong growth.
- La capitalisation boursière de cette entreprise a doublé en un an.The market cap of this company has doubled in one year.
- La capitalisation boursière de cette entreprise est immense.The market cap of this company is huge.
- Quelle est la capitalisation boursière de ce groupe ?What is the market cap of this group?
- Sa capitalisation boursière a fortement chuté hier.Its market cap fell sharply yesterday.
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are discussing stocks at a café.
- EmmaTu as suivi l'actualité financière, Nathan ?Have you followed the financial news, Nathan?
- NathanOui, j'ai vu que la capitalisation boursière de leur startup a doublé.Yes, I saw that their startup's market cap has doubled.
- EmmaC'est impressionnant pour une si jeune entreprise.It is impressive for such a young company.
- NathanEn effet, c'est une croissance fulgurante.Indeed, it is lightning growth.
