French word

rouble

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁubl/

Meaning

  • masculine nounruble

Example

Combien coûte ce livre en roubles ?

How much does this book cost in rubles?

Illustration for rouble (ruble)

More examples

Le rouble se déprécie face à l'euro.

The ruble is depreciating against the euro.

Core concept

A Russian currency unit counted in everyday prices and larger payments.

Common phrases

  • le rouble russe

    Russian ruble

  • changer des roubles

    exchange rubles

  • payer en roubles

    pay in rubles

Similar words

ruble: An alternate spelling for the Russian currency unit.
monnaie: A country's everyday currency, including its coins, notes, and monetary unit.
billet: A paper banknote used as a unit of currency.
pièce: A metal coin used as a unit of currency.

Definition in French

Terme désignant le rouble, monnaie en circulation en Russie pour les transactions quotidiennes.

Word origin

French rouble is borrowed from Russian рубль, which is traditionally connected with a Slavic root meaning 'to cut'.

Usage tips

  • Rouble is masculine in French, so standard forms include le rouble and des roubles.

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