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    Dépense (en. Spent)

    /de.pɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Amount of money used to carry out an activity or acquire a good.
    The expense for education has increased this year.
    La dépense pour l'éducation a augmenté cette année.
    The fees or costs incurred by an individual or organization.
    He needs to cut down on his monthly expenses.
    Il doit réduire ses dépenses mensuelles.
    The action of spending money.
    His excessive spending has put his finances in difficulty.
    Sa dépense excessive a mis ses finances en difficulté.

    Etymology

    The word 'expense' comes from the verb 'to expend', itself derived from the Latin 'dispendere' which means 'to spend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make expenses
    To consume money
    faire des dépenses
    to control one's expenses
    To monitor and limit cash outflows
    contrôler ses dépenses
    excessive expense
    An expense that exceeds reasonable limits
    dépense excessive

    Related Words

    economy
    Science that studies the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
    économie
    budget
    Planning income and expenses over a given period.
    budget
    investment
    Investment of money in a project with the hope of financial return.
    investissement

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected costs
    I had surprise expenses this month.
    J'ai eu des dépenses surprises ce mois-ci.
    To pay too much
    He spent recklessly during the last shopping trip.
    Il a dépensé sans compter lors du dernier shopping.