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    Dépensait (en. Was spending)

    [depɑ̃sɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    "Spent" is the imperfect form of the verb to spend, indicating an action of consuming or using money or resources.
    He spent a lot of money on clothes.
    Il dépensait beaucoup d'argent en vêtements.
    Indicates a past habit of using resources.
    She always spent too much during the sales.
    Elle dépensait toujours trop pendant les soldes.
    Refers to the management of finances during a given period.
    They spent without counting for their vacation.
    Ils dépensaient sans compter pour leurs vacances.

    Etymology

    The word comes from Old French 'despenser', derived from Latin 'dispendere', which means 'to spend' or 'to distribute'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to spend recklessly
    To use money imprudently.
    dépenser à tort et à travers
    to spend without counting
    Spending without regard for financial limits.
    dépenser sans compter
    to spend an arm and a leg
    To spend a very large amount of money.
    dépenser un bras

    Related Words

    to spend
    To use money to buy goods or services.
    dépenser
    expense
    Sum of money used for an acquisition.
    dépense
    spender
    A person who spends a lot of money.
    dépensier

    Slang Meanings

    To blow cash
    She blows cash every time she goes into town.
    Elle flingue du fric à chaque fois qu'elle va en ville.
    To burn money
    He burns money at clubs every weekend.
    Il brûle de l'argent dans des clubs chaque week-end.
    To splurge
    He splurged his entire paycheck in one night.
    Il a claqué toute sa paie en une soirée.