investissement
French → English
(finance) Investment: the act of committing money to a business or financial venture with the hope of making a profit.
L'achat de ces nouvelles machines représente un investissement majeur pour notre usine de textile.
(English) The purchase of these new machines represents a major investment for our textile factory.
Il a fallu des années pour que cet investissement immobilier devienne enfin rentable pour la famille.
(English) It took years for this real estate investment to finally become profitable for the family.
(psychology) Commitment: the dedication of time, energy, and personal effort toward a project or activity.
L'investissement personnel des bénévoles a été crucial pour la réussite de ce festival caritatif.
(English) The personal commitment of the volunteers was crucial to the success of this charitable festival.
Elle a été honorée par la mairie pour son investissement sans faille en faveur des droits des femmes.
(English) She was honored by the town hall for her unfailing commitment to women's rights.
(military) Siege: the military act of surrounding a fortified place to isolate it and force its surrender.
L'investissement de la capitale était complet et les habitants commençaient à manquer de nourriture.
(English) The siege of the capital was complete, and the residents were starting to run out of food.
Le 19 septembre, l'investissement de Paris fut terminé, marquant le début d'un siège éprouvant.
(English) On September 19, the siege of Paris was completed, marking the beginning of a grueling blockade.
Entry ID: fr:en:investissement · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary