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1 convert
∎ to convert sth to or into sth transformer ou convertir qch en qch;∎ the school was converted to house several workshops l'école a été aménagée de façon à avoir plusieurs ateliers∎ how do you convert pints into litres? comment convertir des pintes en litres?;∎ to convert pesetas into pounds (as calculation) convertir des pesetas en livres; (by exchanging money) changer des pesetas en livres∎ to convert sb to sth convertir qn à qch;∎ to be converted to Christianity se convertir au christianisme;∎ figurative she converted them to her way of thinking elle les a amenés à voir les choses à sa manière∎ to convert a try (in rugby) transformer un essai∎ to convert funds to another purpose affecter des fonds à un autre usage(a) (vehicle, machine) se convertir;∎ the settee converts into a bed le canapé se transforme en lit∎ figurative she converted to a belief in capitalism elle s'est mise à croire au capitalisme∎ to become a convert to sth se convertir à qch;∎ to make a convert of sb convertir qn;∎ she's made another convert elle a encore converti quelqu'un;∎ Religion she's a convert to Catholicism c'est une catholique convertie -
2 exchange
[iks' ein‹] 1. verb1) (to give, or give up, in return for something else: Can you exchange a dollar note for two 50-cent pieces?) changer2) (to give and receive in return: They exchanged amused glances.) échanger2. noun1) (the giving and taking of one thing for another: He gave me a pencil in exchange for the marble; An exchange of opinions is helpful.) échange2) (a conversation or dispute: An angry exchange took place between the two brothers when their father's will was read.) échange de mots3) (the act of exchanging the money of one country for that of another.) change4) (the difference between the value of money in different countries: What is the rate of exchange between the U.S. dollar and the yen?) change5) (a place where business shares are bought and sold or international financial dealings carried on.) bourse6) ((also telephone exchange) a central telephone system where lines are connected.) central• -
3 buy
present participle - buying; verb(to get (something) by exchanging it for money: He has bought a car.) acheter
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money changing — conversion of money, exchanging money of one country for that of another … English contemporary dictionary
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money-changing — [mun′ēchān΄jiŋ] n. the business or act of exchanging currency, usually of different countries, esp. at a set rate * * * … Universalium
money-changing — [mun′ēchān΄jiŋ] n. the business or act of exchanging currency, usually of different countries, esp. at a set rate … English World dictionary
money — In usual and ordinary acceptation it means coins and paper currency used as circulating medium of exchange, and does not embrace notes, bonds, evidences of debt, or other personal or real estate. Lane v. Railey, 280 Ky. 319, 133 S.W.2d 74, 79, 81 … Black's law dictionary
money — In usual and ordinary acceptation it means coins and paper currency used as circulating medium of exchange, and does not embrace notes, bonds, evidences of debt, or other personal or real estate. Lane v. Railey, 280 Ky. 319, 133 S.W.2d 74, 79, 81 … Black's law dictionary
Money market — This article is about the financial market. For the fund type, see Money market fund. For the bank deposit account, see Money market account. Finance … Wikipedia
money changer — noun one whose business is to exchange the money of one country for that of another country • Syn: ↑exchanger • Derivationally related forms: ↑exchange (for: ↑exchanger) • Hypernyms: ↑money handler, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
money changing — noun : the act or occupation of exchanging kinds or denominations of currency * * * the business of exchanging one currency for another, with the deduction of a commission for the service … Useful english dictionary
money and banking — Coins were unknown in Mesopotamia until about forty years after their introduction in Lydia in western Anatolia circa 650 B.C. Before that, barter, or paying for goods with goods of equal value, was the main means of financial exchange. As… … Ancient Mesopotamia dictioary
money changer — noun Date: 15th century 1. one whose business is the exchanging of kinds or denominations of currency 2. a device for holding and dispensing sorted change … New Collegiate Dictionary
