giro

• Nom masculin désignant principalement : 1) un chèque émis par le gouvernement britannique aux chômeurs, encaissable en banque ou à la poste ; 2) un système financier britannique de virement électronique de fonds entre comptes après autorisation.

A noun with two primary meanings: 1) a check issued by the British government to unemployed individuals, which can be cashed at a bank or post office; 2) a British financial system enabling electronic transfer of funds between accounts upon authorization.

1. Unemployment benefit checkB1formalbritish

   A check issued by the British government to unemployed individuals, which can be cashed at a bank or post office.

   chèque de chômage

   • He received his giro in the mail this morning.
   • She went to the post office to cash her giro.
   • The giro helps cover basic living expenses while he looks for a job.

2. Financial transfer systemB2formalbritish

   A British banking system where funds are moved between accounts through authorization from banks or the post office.

   virement

   • The company pays its suppliers via the giro system.
   • He set up a standing order through the post office giro.
   • Giro transfers are often used for recurring payments like rent or utilities.