English–French
“allowance” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/alokasjɔ̃/
Example
Elle a reçu une allocation ce mois-ci.
She received an allowance this month.
How to say “allowance” in French
“Allowance” in French is allocation.
A targeted payment that fills a financial gap caused by a defined need or circumstance.
Example sentences with allocation
Il a demandé une allocation chômage après avoir perdu son emploi.
He applied for an unemployment benefit after losing his job.
Tips for using allocation
- French allocation often refers to a benefit from a public body or scheme, while English allowance also commonly means personal spending money.