devise
French → English
(finance) Currency: The specific system of money used in a country or economic zone
Le touriste a dû échanger ses dollars contre la devise locale à son arrivée.
(English) The tourist had to exchange his dollars for the local currency upon arrival.
L'euro est la devise officielle de vingt pays membres de l'Union européenne.
(English) The euro is the official currency of twenty member countries of the European Union.
(philosophy) Motto: A short phrase chosen as an expression of the ideals or goals of a group
'Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité' est la devise nationale de la République française.
(English) 'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity' is the national motto of the French Republic.
La devise de cette école prestigieuse est gravée au-dessus de la porte principale.
(English) The motto of this prestigious school is engraved above the main door.
Entry ID: fr:en:devise · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary