currency
US /ˈkɝː.ən.si/
UK /ˈkɝː.ən.si/
1.
monnaie
a system of money in general use in a particular country
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The local currency is the Euro.
La monnaie locale est l'Euro.
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What is the currency of Japan?
Quelle est la monnaie du Japon ?
2.
popularité, pertinence, actualité
the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use
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The idea gained currency among young people.
L'idée a gagné en popularité auprès des jeunes.
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The theory has lost its currency in modern science.
La théorie a perdu sa pertinence dans la science moderne.