caisse

[kes]

caisse Definition

• 1. a money box or cash register
• 2. a fund of money for a specific purpose

Using caisse: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "caisse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The cashier opened the caisse to give me my change.

• Example

  We need to use the caisse to pay for the repairs.

• Example

  The caisse was empty, so we couldn't buy anything.

caisse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for caisse

• till
• strongbox
• coffer
• cash register
• money box

Phrases with caisse

• caisse populaire

  a cooperative financial institution that functions as a credit union

  Example

  I opened an account at the local caisse populaire.

• caisse d'epargne

  a savings bank in France and other French-speaking countries

  Example

  I deposited my savings into the caisse d'epargne.

• caisse noire

  a secret fund used for illegal or unethical purposes

  Example

  The politician was caught using a caisse noire to finance his campaign.

Origins of caisse

from Old French 'caisse', meaning 'money box'

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Summary: caisse in Brief

'Caisse' [kes] refers to a money box or cash register, as well as a fund of money for a specific purpose. It is commonly used in contexts related to financial transactions, such as paying for repairs or receiving change from a cashier. The term also extends to phrases like 'caisse populaire,' a cooperative financial institution, and 'caisse noire,' a secret fund used for illegal purposes.