investment
US /ɪnˈvest.mənt/
UK /ɪnˈvest.mənt/
1.
investissement, placement
the action or process of investing money for profit or material result
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His investment in the stock market paid off handsomely.
Son investissement en bourse a rapporté gros.
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The company is seeking foreign investment.
L'entreprise recherche des investissements étrangers.
2.
investissement, valeur sûre
a thing that is worth buying because it may be profitable or useful in the future
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Buying this old house was a good investment.
Acheter cette vieille maison était un bon investissement.
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Education is the best investment for your future.
L'éducation est le meilleur investissement pour votre avenir.