facture

invoice, bill

noun fak-TOOR Less Common

Origin: Latin factura (making)

Also means

workmanship, style

Usage Note

Facture primarily means an invoice or bill (payer une facture — to pay a bill). In artistic and literary contexts it also means craftsmanship or style of execution (une belle facture — fine workmanship). Do not confuse with facteur (postman, factor). Facturer is the verb 'to invoice.'

Examples

"J'ai reçu la facture du plombier."

Natural Translation

I received the plumber's invoice.

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