TopicExchange rates & FX
devise · /də.viz/
devise
devise/də.viz/noun
system of money used in a country or region
système monétaire d'un pays ou d'une région
Often discussed with codes like USD, KRW, and EUR in FX markets.
Souvent associé aux codes USD, KRW et EUR sur le marché des changes.
Examples
The local currency lost value against the dollar this quarter.
Tourists need some currency for taxis and small shops.
Digital payments still depend on a national currency system.
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