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dépôt

deposit, storage

noun deh-POH Less Common

Also means

depot, warehouse

Usage Note

Dépôt covers a bank deposit (dépôt bancaire), a storage facility (dépôt de marchandises), and a bus or train depot. The final -t is silent. The verb déposer is the standard action verb meaning 'to deposit' or 'to drop off'.

Examples

"Il a fait un dépôt de garantie pour l'appartement."

Natural Translation

He paid a security deposit for the apartment.

Literal Translation

He made a guarantee deposit for the apartment.

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