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liabilities

/ˌlaɪəˈbɪlətiz/ /ˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪtiz/

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noun

Obligations, dettes

An obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone.

Examples :

"The company's liabilities, including loans and unpaid bills, totaled $50,000. "

Les obligations de l'entreprise, y compris les prêts et les factures impayées, s'élevaient à 50 000 dollars.

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noun

Passifs, charges, fardeau

A handicap that holds something back, a drawback, someone or something that is a burden to whoever is required to take care of them; an individual or action that exposes others to greater risk.

Examples :

"Having a poor attendance record and failing grades are significant liabilities when applying for a college scholarship. "

Avoir un mauvais dossier de présence et des notes insuffisantes constitue un passif important lors de la demande d'une bourse d'études.

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noun

Probabilité, risque

The likelihood of something happening.

Examples :

"Given the amount of heavy rain predicted, the liabilities of flooding in low-lying areas are quite high. "

Compte tenu de la quantité de fortes pluies prévue, la probabilité d'inondations dans les zones basses est assez élevée.

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Responsabilité, passif

The condition of being susceptible to something.

Examples :

"Due to her family's history of heart disease, Sarah's greatest health liability is her susceptibility to developing similar problems. "

En raison des antécédents familiaux de maladies cardiaques, la plus grande responsabilité de Sarah en matière de santé est sa prédisposition à développer des problèmes similaires.

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