Ret's Weekend English Roundup ✦ Week 24, 2026

Ret's Weekend English Roundup • Week 24, 2026

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Ret's Weekend English Roundup • Week 24, 2026

FEATURED LESSON

The expression seed money refers to the initial capital used to start a business or a project. It is the early funding that helps an idea grow, just like a seed grows into a plant. Often provided by founders, friends, family, or angel investors, seed money covers early expenses such as market research, product development, or hiring a small team.

You can use it in different contexts: "They raised $50,000 in seed money to build their first prototype" or "We need seed money before any bank will consider a loan."

For example: “With just a small amount of seed money, she turned her idea into a thriving local business.”

L'expression seed money désigne le capital initial utilisé pour démarrer une entreprise ou un projet. Il s'agit du financement de départ qui permet à une idée de se développer, comme une graine qui donne naissance à une plante. Souvent fourni par les fondateurs, la famille, les amis ou des investisseurs providentiels, ce capital couvre les premières dépenses (étude de marché, développement du produit, petite équipe).

On peut l'utiliser dans différents contextes : "They raised $50,000 in seed money to build their first prototype" ou "We need seed money before any bank will consider a loan."

Par exemple : « Avec seulement une petite somme d'argent de démarrage, elle a transformé son idée en une entreprise locale florissante. »

USE 'SEED MONEY' LIKE A PRO

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OUR FEATURED EXPRESSION IN CONTEXT

📖 "The startup used seed money to build its first working app."
📖 "Without seed money, great ideas often never leave the garage."
📖 "They received €200K in seed money from a local business incubator."
📖 "Most investors want to see traction before giving anything beyond seed money."
📖 "Her parents provided the seed money to open the little bakery."

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