currency

UK
/ˈkʌrənsi/
US
/ˈkɜrənsi/
currencynoun
currencies
pl
UK
/ˈkʌrənsi/
US
/ˈkɜrənsi/
Translations
The euro is the official currency of the Eurozone.
L'euro est la monnaie officielle de la zone euro.
Additional translations
coursAu sens figuré : fait d'être en usage, d'être répandu.
usageAu sens figuré : degré d'emploi ou d'acceptation.
Definitions
A system of money in general use in a particular country.
The euro is the official currency of the Eurozone.
The fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
The currency of the new slang term spread quickly among teenagers.
Synonyms
legal tender
medium of exchange
financial instrument
currencyadjective
UK
/ˈkʌrənsi/
US
/ˈkɜrənsi/
Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to money (e.g. “currency markets”).
Translations
monétaireS'emploie surtout dans le domaine financier et bancaire.
The bank runs a currency exchange desk.
La banque tient un guichet de change monétaire.
Definitions
Relating to or dealing with money or a system of money.
The bank runs a currency exchange desk.