French

Noun

hypothèque f ‎(plural hypothèques)

1. mortgage
2. obstacle

Related terms

• hypothécaire
• hypothéquer

Norman

Etymology

From Latin hypothēca ‎(“pledge given as surety for a loan”), from Ancient Greek ὑποθήκη ‎(hupothḗkē).

Noun

hypothèque f ‎(plural hypothèques)

1. (Jersey, finance) mortgage