French Phrase
Il y a une limite par jour pour les retraits.
Meaning
The sentence states that a daily cap exists on the amount or number of withdrawals you can make, typically at an ATM or bank. It can refer to a monetary ceiling (e.g., €500 per day) or a limit on the number of transactions.
When to use
Use this phrase when discussing banking services, explaining ATM restrictions, or negotiating financial terms with a bank representative. It’s common in both casual conversation about personal finance and formal contexts such as customer service.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ilyaunelimiteparjourpourlesretraits.
Il y a
The impersonal construction 'Il y a' means 'there is/are' and is used to introduce the existence of something.
Indefinite article (une)
Use 'une' for feminine singular nouns like 'limite'.
Par jour
The phrase 'par jour' expresses a frequency, equivalent to 'per day' or 'daily'.
Prepositional phrase (pour les retraits)
‘pour’ introduces the purpose or target of the limit – here, ‘withdrawals’.
🗨In Conversation
Il y a une limite par jour pour les retraits.
There is a daily limit for withdrawals.
Ah, je ne pourrai retirer que 500 euros chaque jour.
Ah, I can only withdraw 500 euros each day.
✕Common Mistakes
Il y a un limite par jour pour les retraits.
‘Limite’ is feminine, so the correct article is ‘une’.
Il y a une limite par journée pour les retraits.
Use ‘par jour’, not ‘par journée’, which sounds unnatural in this context.
Il y a une limite par jour pour le retraits.
‘Retraits’ is plural, so the article must agree: ‘les retraits’.
↔Alternatives
Il existe une restriction quotidienne sur les retraits.
There is a daily restriction on withdrawals.
On ne peut retirer plus d'un certain montant par jour.
One cannot withdraw more than a certain amount per day.
Les retraits sont plafonnés à un montant journalier.
Withdrawals are capped at a daily amount.
Cultural Tip
In France, most banks set a daily withdrawal limit for security reasons, often ranging from €300 to €800. The limit can differ between ATMs of the same bank and those of other networks. When traveling, be aware that foreign cards may have separate limits, and some ATMs display the limit before you confirm the transaction.