Usage Note
Investissement covers both financial investment and figurative commitment of time or energy — un investissement personnel refers to personal dedication to a project. The verb is investir and the investor is un investisseur. In military French, investissement also historically means the surrounding or besieging of a position.
Examples
"Cet investissement a rapporté beaucoup."
Natural Translation
This investment paid off greatly.
Literal Translation
This investment brought back a lot.
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