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La caution
La caution is the security deposit held against damage. The verb cautionner exists but is rare in this sense; hotels say "demander une caution".
Examples in context
L'hôtel demande une caution de cent euros.
The hotel asks for a deposit of one hundred euros.
La caution sera rendue au départ.
The deposit will be returned at check-out.
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