English–French

“overdraft” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/dekuvɛʁ/

Example

J'ai un découvert sur mon compte.

I have an overdraft on my account.

Illustration for découvert (overdraft)

How to say “overdraft” in French

“Overdraft” in French is découvert.

A negative account balance that the bank allows or covers until money arrives.

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

Example sentences with découvert

Ma banque m'a dit que mon compte était à découvert.

My bank told me that my account was overdrawn.

Tips for using découvert

  • An autorisation de découvert is an agreed overdraft facility, while a prêt is a separate loan product.

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