French Conversation · Level 101
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French word
allocation
Pronunciation
IPA/alokasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounallowance
Example
Elle a reçu une allocation ce mois-ci.
She received an allowance this month.
More examples
Il a demandé une allocation chômage après avoir perdu son emploi.
He applied for an unemployment benefit after losing his job.
Core concept
A targeted payment that fills a financial gap caused by a defined need or circumstance.
Common phrases
allocation chômage
unemployment benefit
allocation familiale
family allowance
allocation logement
housing allowance
Similar words
aide: Money, goods, or services given to help someone in need.
prestation: A payment made under a social security or public benefit scheme when conditions are met.
Definition in French
Paiement régulier ou ponctuel accordé à une personne par un organisme public ou privé pour compenser un besoin ou une situation particulière.
Word origin
The French noun allocation inherited the Latin idea of an assigned share through allocatio and allocare, then came to denote a granted payment.
Usage tips
- French allocation often refers to a benefit from a public body or scheme, while English allowance also commonly means personal spending money.
Other meanings
- benefitnoun
- subsidynoun
- allocationnoun
Related words
- allouerallocateverb
- allocatairebenefit recipientnoun
- allocatifallocativeadjective