valeur de l'argent
The English phrase 'money value' is expressed in French as valeur de l'argent.
This phrase refers to the monetary worth or the purchasing power of a currency. When discussing these concepts, you might also use the terms La Valeur (The Value) or Le Prix (The Price). To talk about currency in a general sense, use La Monnaie.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Canadian French, the word piastre is often used to refer to the Canadian dollar. In France, the word centimes is commonly used to refer to cents.
Did you know?
- The word argent means both 'money' and 'silver'. This is because early coins were often made of silver, leading the name of the metal to represent currency in general.
- The word valeur shares its roots with the English word 'valor', meaning bravery or courage. While they are related through Latin, they have evolved into very different concepts in modern English and French.
- In France, the term monnaie describes both the currency of a country and the physical coins you receive as change. A cashier asking Voulez-vous la monnaie? is asking if you want your change back.
Examples in context
- Le prix de cette montre est de 200 euros.The price of this watch is 200 euros.
- Elle a gagné beaucoup de sous avec ce travail.She earned a lot of money with this job.
- J'ai économisé quelques pépettes pour mes vacances.I saved some cash for my vacation.
- Ce livre coûte 20 piastres.This book costs 20 Canadian dollars.
- 20 centimes20 cents
- La valeur de l'argent change souvent sur le marché.The value of money changes often on the market.
- Nous devons comprendre la valeur de l'argent aujourd'hui.We must understand the value of money today.
- L'inflation affecte la valeur de l'argent et des économies.Inflation affects the value of money and savings.
Example conversation
Emma and Gabriel are discussing economics in a cafe.
- EmmaLa valeur de l'argent baisse beaucoup.The value of money is dropping a lot.
- GabrielOui, tout devient plus cher.Yes, everything is becoming more expensive.
- EmmaEst-ce que c'est inquiétant, Gabriel ?Is it worrying, Gabriel?
- GabrielOui, cela affecte notre pouvoir d'achat.Yes, it affects our purchasing power.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, valeur, CC BY-SA 4.0.
