titres

Titres is the plural form of the French noun titre. In cultural and publishing contexts, a titre is the name by which a work is identified: a book, article, film, song, artwork, or other creative output. Titles serve as identifiers and can also convey aspects of the work’s content, genre, or style. In bibliographic and cataloging practice, titles are treated as primary entry data; typographic conventions for presenting titles vary by language, with long works often italicized and shorter works sometimes placed in quotation marks.

In legal and property contexts, titre refers to a title or deed that proves ownership of property or rights. A property title (titre de propriété) records the holder’s ownership and is used in transfers and registrations. Titles of official documents may also denote the status or authorization of a person or entity.

In finance, a titre describes a negotiable instrument representing ownership or debt: a financial security. Titres include actions (stocks), obligations (bonds), and other instruments traded on markets. The term covers registered and bearer securities and encompasses rights such as dividends or interest. In accounting and regulation, the handling, custody, clearing, and settlement of titres are essential operations.