French Conversation · Level 91
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French word
dépense
Pronunciation
IPA/depɑ̃s/
Meaning
- feminine nounexpense
Example
Ce mois-ci, j'ai beaucoup de dépenses imprévues.
This month, I had many unexpected expenses.
More examples
Faire des dépenses sans réfléchir peut poser problème.
Incurring expenses without thinking can pose a problem.
Core concept
A receipt or bill becomes a recorded amount that reduces the money available.
Common phrases
faire des dépenses
incur expenses
réduire les dépenses
reduce expenses
dépenses courantes
current expenses
Similar words
prix: The stated selling price of a product or service.
frais: A separate charge added for a service or handling.
coût: The full expense of producing or delivering a product or service.
facture: The sum that must be paid according to a bill.
Definition in French
Montant engagé ou coût supporté pour un achat, une charge ou un service.
Word origin
The French noun comes through Old French despense from Latin dispensare, which referred to distributing or disbursing money.
Usage tips
- French often uses faire des dépenses for spending money, while une dépense identifies a particular expense.