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débit
/de.bi/
flow rate or discharge
Le débit de la rivière a augmenté après les pluies.
The river's flow rate increased after the rains.
Engineering
technical
The rate at which a fluid (like water, gas, or electricity) flows through a system or channel.
L'ingénieur a mesuré le débit d'eau dans le tuyau.
The engineer measured the water flow rate in the pipe.
Commonly used in hydrology, plumbing, and electrical engineering.
Technology
technical
The amount of data transferred per unit of time in computing or telecommunications.
Le débit de notre connexion Internet est de 100 Mbps.
Our internet connection speed is 100 Mbps.
Often referred to as 'bandwidth' in English.
Finance
financial
The rate at which a bank account or financial transaction processes funds.
Le débit de votre compte a été bloqué en raison d'une activité suspecte.
Your account's transaction processing has been blocked due to suspicious activity.
In banking, 'débit' can also refer to a debit (withdrawal) transaction.
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Pro Tip
Technical vs. Financial Contexts
Be mindful of the context—'débit' in engineering refers to flow rate, while in finance, it can mean a debit transaction.
Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion with 'Débit' vs. 'Crédit'
In finance, 'débit' (debit) means a withdrawal, while 'crédit' (credit) means a deposit. Do not confuse the two.
Word Origin
From Old French 'debit', from Latin 'debitum' (debt, due), from 'debere' (to owe). The technical sense developed in the 19th century.
Usage Notes
In French, 'débit' can also refer to a shop or establishment (e.g., 'un débit de tabac' for a tobacco shop), but this meaning is less common in modern usage.
Word Breakdown
dé-
from, away
prefix-bit
related to flow or movement
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