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“debtor” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/debitœʁ/

Example

Le débiteur a signé le contrat hier.

The debtor signed the contract yesterday.

Illustration for débiteur (debtor)

How to say “debtor” in French

“Debtor” in French is débiteur.

A person or company on the owing side of a financial obligation, expected to repay another party.

Full entry for débiteur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with débiteur

Il doit de l'argent à sa sœur, il est débiteur.

He owes money to his sister; he is a debtor.

Tips for using débiteur

  • In everyday French, il doit de l'argent or il a des dettes is more usual than the formal noun débiteur.

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