French · Work & Business
budget
budget
Intermediatenoun · m
Definition
An estimate of income and expenditure over a period.
Example
Le budget de l'entreprise est serre.
The company budget is tight.
Etymology
The word 'budget' comes from the Old French 'buggette', a diminutive of 'bouge', meaning 'leather bag' or 'pouch'. It originally referred to the bag in which one carried money and later evolved to denote a financial plan.
How & Where It’s Used
'Budget' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in financial discussions. It is prevalent in written reports, business meetings, and informal conversations about personal finance across various French-speaking regions.