No. 10,367 in French

investment

The commitment of resources, such as time, money, or effort, to achieve a benefit or profit.

In a sentence

Mon investissement dans cette entreprise a porté ses fruits.
My investment in this company has borne fruit.
The word 'investment' is used here to refer to the allocation of financial resources or capital into a business venture.
Son investissement en temps et en énergie montre sa détermination.
His investment of time and energy demonstrates his determination.
The term 'investment' is metaphorically employed to describe dedicating one's efforts and resources, such as time and energy.
L'investissement dans l'éducation est essentiel pour le futur.
Investment in education is essential for the future.
Investment relates to the action of putting effort, resources, or capital into a domain expected to yield collective or social benefits.

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