La Banque
La Poste
La Monnaie
Les Depenses
Potpourri
100
It is to France what ATMs are to the United States
What is un distributeur automatique des billets (DB ou DAB)
100
I come to you. Hopefully you don't have a vicious pet.
What is le facteur/ la factrice
100
I want to go to France, but I can't spend dollars. I'll need to do this at some point
What is changer la monnaie
100
If I'm this, I don't mind loaning you a few bucks
What is plein de fric
100
If I owe, I must (what is the verb for both)
What is devoir
200
I use this type of account when trying to make a sandwich (aka - stacking my bread and/or cheese)
What is un compte d'epargne
200
When it won't fit in your box, I'll hand deliver this type of mail
What is un colis
200
The person working here can quote you the price of one currency in another currency
What is le bureau de change
200
Now, if I'm this, I don't have a few bucks to lend you
What is fauche(e)
200
Mrs. Moore took one out from the bank to buy a new house.
What is un pret/ un emprunt
300
If my bread's already buttered, I can spare you a few dollars. But in this recession, you'd better make sure to do this when you finally get paid
What is rendre
300
You'll never get any mail if the sender doesn't pay for and stick this on
What is le timbre
300
Don't do this to your chickens before they hatch. (Also don't do it in public if you've got a wad of bills)
What is compter
300
Cars are expensive. I'll need to do this to afford the gas and other expenses
What is faire des economies
300
I'm so glad I get As. Otherwise my parents might not do this for me when my account goes empty (or is in the red)
What is verser de l'argent sur le compte
400
I don't have cash, will my signature be ok on this document
What is un cheque
400
For larger items I'll use this to determine the cost to mail
What is la balance
400
Even if you're really nice to this person at your bank, I doubt you'll get exta cash
What is le caissier/ la caissiere
400
Hey, if my parents give me cash, I can sure find a way to do this with it
What is depenser
400
My silly mama gave me a check. Now if I need the cash I'll have to do this at her bank
What is toucher le cheque
500
Sorry, I don't have any of these. I'm big money honey - bills only
What is des pieces
500
If you come to post office for help, please stand in line here and when I'm available I'll speak with you
What is le guichet
500
This is the market that keeps track of how much money costs in different currencies
What is le cours de change
500
I'm not very responsible. I put my money here so that I don't lose it or so that it doesn't fall out of my pockets
What is un porte-monnaie
500
The ATM allows you to take out this type of funds
What is de l'argent liquide