Also means
branch company
Usage Note
Filiale is the standard business term for a subsidiary company, i.e. one controlled by a parent company (société mère). It is used in finance, law, and the press; filiales (plural) commonly appears in corporate filings.
Examples
"La filiale française a été vendue hier."
Natural Translation
The French subsidiary was sold yesterday.
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