How to Say "Total Net Worth" in French

valeur nette totale

The English phrase 'total net worth' is translated into French as valeur nette totale.

This phrase refers to the total value of all assets owned by a person or company minus all their liabilities.

Which one should you use?

You may also see patrimoine net used to describe an individual's net worth or net estate, particularly within personal finance or legal contexts.

In Québec, some speakers may use the term avoir net to refer to total net worth.

Because valeur is a feminine noun, the adjectives nette and totale must also take the feminine form.

The word valeur shares a common ancestor with the English word 'valor', meaning both a mathematical assessment and a quality of courage or strength.
In French law, the concept of patrimoine is viewed as a single legal entity that follows a person throughout their life, regardless of how many different assets they own.
The term patrimoine carries a cultural weight that valeur lacks, as it encompasses the idea of an accumulated legacy or inheritance.

La valeur nette totale de mon entreprise a considérablement augmenté cette année.
The total net worth of my company has significantly increased this year.
Il est important de calculer son patrimoine net global afin de mieux gérer ses finances.
It is important to calculate one's total net worth in order to better manage their finances.
La valeur nette totale de l'entreprise est stable.
The company's total net worth is stable.
Sa valeur nette totale a fortement augmenté cette année.
His total net worth increased significantly this year.

Manon and Hugo are discussing their financial goals.

Manon

Est-ce que tu connais ta valeur nette totale ?
Do you know your total net worth?
Hugo

Pas exactement, je dois faire le calcul.
Not exactly, I need to do the calculation.
Manon

C'est important pour préparer l'avenir, Hugo.
It is important for planning the future, Hugo.
Hugo

Tu as raison, je vais m'en occuper.
You are right, I will take care of it.

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