C1 noun Neutre

asset

/ˈæset/

An asset is a valuable person, thing, or quality that provides an advantage or benefit in a particular situation. In finance, it refers to any item of economic value owned by an individual or corporation that can be converted into cash.

Exemples

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1

His ability to remain calm under pressure is a great asset to the emergency response team.

His ability to remain calm under pressure is a great advantage to the emergency response team.

2

The corporation's net assets increased significantly following the merger with the tech startup.

The corporation's total property value increased significantly following the merger with the tech startup.

3

Having a car in this city is a huge asset if you want to get around quickly.

Having a car in this city is a huge benefit if you want to get around quickly.

Famille de mots

Nom
asset
Adjectif
asset-rich
Apparenté
assets
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Astuce mémo

Think of the phrase 'A Set of value'. An ASSET is one part of 'a set' of things that make you rich or successful.

Quiz rapide

Her fluency in Mandarin proved to be a major _______ during the international trade negotiations.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : asset

Exemples

1

His ability to remain calm under pressure is a great asset to the emergency response team.

everyday

His ability to remain calm under pressure is a great advantage to the emergency response team.

2

The corporation's net assets increased significantly following the merger with the tech startup.

formal

The corporation's total property value increased significantly following the merger with the tech startup.

3

Having a car in this city is a huge asset if you want to get around quickly.

informal

Having a car in this city is a huge benefit if you want to get around quickly.

4

The study suggests that social capital is a primary asset for community resilience during economic downturns.

academic

The study suggests that social capital is a primary resource for community resilience during economic downturns.

5

We need to conduct a thorough valuation of all fixed assets before proceeding with the sale.

business

We need to conduct a thorough valuation of all physical property before proceeding with the sale.

Famille de mots

Nom
asset
Adjectif
asset-rich
Apparenté
assets

Collocations courantes

valuable asset a highly useful person or thing
liquid assets cash or things that can be quickly turned into cash
intangible assets non-physical assets like brand reputation or intellectual property
asset management the professional management of investments and property
freeze assets to legally prevent a person from using their money or property

Phrases Courantes

be an asset to

to be useful or helpful to a person or organization

asset stripping

buying a company and selling off its parts separately for profit

hidden assets

valuable items or money not disclosed to authorities

Souvent confondu avec

asset vs access

Access is the right or opportunity to use something, while an asset is the valuable thing itself.

asset vs assessment

An assessment is an evaluation or judgment, whereas an asset is a resource or possession.

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Notes d'usage

When referring to people or qualities, 'asset' is usually followed by the preposition 'to'. In financial contexts, it is frequently used in the plural form 'assets'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'asset' as a verb (confusing it with 'assess'). Also, they may forget that it is a countable noun when describing a person's qualities.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the phrase 'A Set of value'. An ASSET is one part of 'a set' of things that make you rich or successful.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Anglo-Norman 'asetz' meaning 'enough', coming from the Latin 'ad satis' (to enough).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Usually followed by 'to' when describing a benefit to a group Commonly used in the plural in legal and financial contexts
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Contexte culturel

In modern corporate culture, employees are often referred to as a company's 'most valuable assets' to emphasize human capital.

Quiz rapide

Her fluency in Mandarin proved to be a major _______ during the international trade negotiations.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : asset

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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