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échéance

deadline, due date

noun ay-shay-AHNS Rare
Time Time Expressions

Also means

maturity (financial)

Usage Note

Échéance in everyday French refers to a deadline for payment or an administrative due date — à l'échéance means 'when due' or 'on the due date'. In finance, it denotes the maturity date of a bond or loan. The phrase à courte/longue échéance ('in the short/long term') is also useful.

Examples

"La date d'échéance du contrat approche."

Natural Translation

The contract's due date is approaching.

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