In Le nœud de vipères de Mauriac, we find a young man described as giving « du vingt pour cent » :
Il a pourtant l'argent de tout le monde à sa disposition, ce garçon qui donne du vingt pour cent !
What does this expression mean?
- He gives 20% (e.g. as a tithe instead of only 10%)?
- He gives 20% out of 100%, i.e. very little effort?
- He gives 20 in exchange for 100, i.e. he makes great profit on his trades?
- ???