rente
revenue or income, or the instrument evidencing a right to such periodic receipts.
rentes. Also called rentes sur l'é·tat [rahnt syrley-ta]. /rɑ̃t sür leɪˈta/. perpetual bonds issued by the French government.
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How to use rente in a sentence
The interest would be paid without deduction, but the holders of rente would have to pay the tax subsequently.
The Annual Register 1914 | AnonymousJ'allai aussitt visiter l'glise; c'est une collgiale assez bien rente pour un bourg.
The Churches of Paris | S. Sophia BealeThe Hungarian rente had at that time just been introduced into the market, and Mr. Dumany predicted for it a fair success.
Dr. Dumany's Wife | Mr Jkai"Cattle had he enough and rente," cattle probably meaning property (chattels), and rente income.
The Principles of Economics | Frank A. FetterYou will satisfy your fancy, and get cinquante mille francs de rente—at a sacrifice, of course; but, que veux-tu?
British Dictionary definitions for rente
/ French (rɑ̃t) /
annual income from capital investment; annuity
government securities of certain countries, esp France
the interest on such securities
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