créance

This is the 9300th most frequent French word.


créance

A debt or claim.


In this sentence, 'créance' is used in a legal and financial context, referring to an entitlement or debt owed to someone.

Je possède une créance sur cet individu.

I hold a claim against this individual.


Here, 'créance' takes on a figurative meaning, denoting trust or confidence in the reliability of someone or something.

Sa créance envers ses amis est indéfectible.

His trust toward his friends is unwavering.


This usage of 'créance' refers to a specific financial obligation or debt in the context of banking and loans.

La banque a vendu une créance difficile à recouvrer.

The bank sold a debt that was difficult to recover.