French word

acompte

Pronunciation

IPA/akɔ̃t/

Meaning

  • masculine noundeposit

Example

J'ai versé un acompte hier.

I paid a deposit yesterday.

Illustration for acompte (deposit)

More examples

Le vendeur demande un acompte pour confirmer la commande.

The seller asks for a deposit to confirm the order.

Core concept

Money handed over when a booking or order is made and counted toward the final price.

Common phrases

  • verser un acompte

    pay a deposit

  • demander un acompte

    request a deposit

  • un acompte de 50 euros

    a 50-euro deposit

Similar words

arrhes: A deposit paid to show commitment to a contract, subject to its cancellation terms.
avance: Money paid beforehand toward an amount due in the future.

Definition in French

Somme versée au moment de la conclusion d'un contrat pour garantir une réservation ou une commande, généralement déduite du montant final.

Word origin

Acompte formed from à compte, meaning a payment made on account, while compte ultimately derives from Latin computus through French compter.

Usage tips

  • Acompte and arrhes can have different legal consequences, so the exact term matters in a contract.

Other meanings

  • down paymentnoun

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