B2 adjective Neutre

bookkeeper

/ˈbʊkˌkiːpər/

A bookkeeper is a professional responsible for recording the daily financial transactions of a business or organization. They maintain accurate ledgers, track income and expenses, and ensure that financial records are up to date and organized.

Exemples

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1

Our local shop owner is looking for a part-time bookkeeper to manage the monthly accounts.

Our local shop owner is looking for a part-time bookkeeper to manage the monthly accounts.

2

The firm requires a certified bookkeeper with at least five years of experience in fiscal management.

The firm requires a certified bookkeeper with at least five years of experience in fiscal management.

3

My cousin is a bookkeeper, so she helps me out with my taxes every year.

My cousin is a bookkeeper, so she helps me out with my taxes every year.

Famille de mots

Nom
bookkeeper
Verb
bookkeep
Adjectif
bookkeeping
Apparenté
bookkeeping
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Astuce mémo

Remember 'OO-KK-EE': bOOkKeepEr is the only common English word with three consecutive sets of double letters.

Quiz rapide

Since the business was growing, the owner decided to hire a professional _______ to track all the daily expenses.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bookkeeper

Exemples

1

Our local shop owner is looking for a part-time bookkeeper to manage the monthly accounts.

everyday

Our local shop owner is looking for a part-time bookkeeper to manage the monthly accounts.

2

The firm requires a certified bookkeeper with at least five years of experience in fiscal management.

formal

The firm requires a certified bookkeeper with at least five years of experience in fiscal management.

3

My cousin is a bookkeeper, so she helps me out with my taxes every year.

informal

My cousin is a bookkeeper, so she helps me out with my taxes every year.

4

Research indicates that the role of the bookkeeper has shifted significantly with the advent of automated software.

academic

Research indicates that the role of the bookkeeper has shifted significantly with the advent of automated software.

5

The bookkeeper flagged several discrepancies in the quarterly balance sheet that needed immediate attention.

business

The bookkeeper flagged several discrepancies in the quarterly balance sheet that needed immediate attention.

Famille de mots

Nom
bookkeeper
Verb
bookkeep
Adjectif
bookkeeping
Apparenté
bookkeeping

Collocations courantes

certified bookkeeper certified bookkeeper
qualified bookkeeper qualified bookkeeper
hire a bookkeeper hire a bookkeeper
freelance bookkeeper freelance bookkeeper
in-house bookkeeper in-house bookkeeper

Phrases Courantes

double-entry bookkeeping

double-entry bookkeeping

balance the books

balance the books

cook the books

cook the books (to manipulate financial data dishonestly)

Souvent confondu avec

bookkeeper vs accountant

A bookkeeper records daily financial transactions, while an accountant analyzes and interprets that data for high-level tax and business strategy.

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Notes d'usage

The word is typically used in a professional or business context. While 'accountant' is often used as a catch-all term, 'bookkeeper' specifically refers to the person doing the administrative task of data entry and record maintenance.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell the word by omitting one of the double letters; it is unique because it contains three consecutive pairs of double letters.

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Astuce mémo

Remember 'OO-KK-EE': bOOkKeepEr is the only common English word with three consecutive sets of double letters.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Middle English 'bok' (book) and 'kepers' (keepers), referring to someone who 'keeps the books' (ledgers) of a business.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural form: bookkeepers Often used as a compound noun
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking countries, small businesses often hire freelance bookkeepers to save on the costs of a full-time accounting firm.

Quiz rapide

Since the business was growing, the owner decided to hire a professional _______ to track all the daily expenses.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : bookkeeper

Mots lis

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A1

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lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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