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capital, le capital
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
1. (essential)
2. (uppercase)
a. capital
Dans ce poème, chaque vers commence par une lettre capitale.In this poem, each verse starts with a capital letter.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
3. (finance)
a. capital
L’investisseur principal de la société a investi plus de 50 % du capital initial.The principal investor of the firm put up more than 50% of the initial capital.
4. (figurative) (resources)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. wealth (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Ton expérience apporte un capital précieux de connaissances à l’équipe.Your experience provides a valuable wealth of knowledge for the team.
b. fund (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Les archives sont un remarquable capital d'informations pour les historiens.The archives are a remarkable fund of information for historians.
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