No. 1,108 in French
banques
"Banques" means "banks" in English.
In a sentence
Les banques sont essentielles pour le fonctionnement de l'économie.
Banks are essential for the functioning of the economy.
In this sentence, 'banques' refers to financial institutions collectively, highlighting their crucial role in economic systems.
Je cherche des banques qui offrent des taux d'intérêt avantageux pour mon épargne.
I am looking for banks that offer advantageous interest rates for my savings.
Here, 'banques' denotes specific financial institutions or establishments individuals may choose for services.
Dans certaines banques de données, les informations personnelles sont stockées avec soin.
In certain data banks, personal information is stored carefully.
In this context, 'banques' is used metaphorically to refer to data banks or repositories, extending the concept beyond monetary institutions.
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