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budget

/by.dʒɛ/
noun★Intermediate
💰Finance
formal

a financial plan that outlines expected income and expenses over a specific period

Le gouvernement a présenté son budget annuel.

The government presented its annual budget.

💡

Often used in financial planning, government, or personal finance contexts.

💼Business
formal

the amount of money allocated for a particular purpose

Nous avons dépassé le budget prévu pour ce projet.

We exceeded the budget allocated for this project.

💡

Common in project management and corporate settings.

Collocations

budget annuelannual budgetbudget familialfamily budgetbudget serrétight budget

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

faire un budgetphrase
to make a budget
respecter le budgetphrase
to stick to the budget

💡Pro Tip

Budgeting Tips

When using 'budget' in French, remember that it can refer to both personal and governmental financial plans. For personal use, 'budget familial' is common.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal Use

In formal contexts, 'budget' is used in financial and governmental settings. In informal contexts, it may refer to personal financial planning.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'bougette' (small bag), referring to a purse or bag for money.

📝Usage Notes

In French, 'budget' can refer to both personal and governmental financial plans. The term is often used in formal contexts, such as business or government reports.

Word Breakdown

budget
financial plan
root
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