current account
US /ˌkɝː.ənt əˈkaʊnt/
UK /ˌkɝː.ənt əˈkaʊnt/
1.
compte courant
a bank account from which money can be withdrawn at any time by cheque or debit card and on which interest is not usually paid
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I need to check the balance of my current account.
Je dois vérifier le solde de mon compte courant.
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She opened a new current account at the bank.
Elle a ouvert un nouveau compte courant à la banque.
2.
compte courant, balance des paiements courants
the balance of payments on goods, services, and transfers between a country and other countries
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The country's current account deficit widened last quarter.
Le déficit du compte courant du pays s'est creusé le trimestre dernier.
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A strong export performance can improve the current account.
Une forte performance à l'exportation peut améliorer le compte courant.