French Conversation · Level 177
14 words
French word
épargne
Pronunciation
IPA/epaʁɲ/
Meaning
- feminine nounsavings
Example
Elle puise dans son épargne en cas de besoin.
She draws on her savings when necessary.
More examples
Il ouvre un compte d'épargne pour ses enfants.
He opens a savings account for his children.
Core concept
Money placed in a separate reserve rather than used immediately.
Common phrases
compte d'épargne
savings account
livret d'épargne
savings passbook
épargne de précaution
emergency savings
Similar words
argent: Cash or funds in an account that are available for spending.
économies: Savings built up gradually for the future or a specific purpose.
Definition in French
Somme d'argent mise de côté pour des besoins futurs ou pour faire face à des imprévus.
Word origin
The noun épargne derives from the verb épargner and retains the idea of setting resources aside.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech, mettre de l'argent de côté is often more conversational than épargne.