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    Dépenser (en. Spend)

    /depɑ̃se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Consume resources.
    We need to spend less energy to preserve the planet.
    Nous devons dépensé moins d'énergie pour préserver la planète.
    Use money to buy something.
    He spent a lot of money on clothes.
    Il a dépensé beaucoup d'argent en vêtements.
    Acquire through financial effort.
    She spent her savings to go on a trip.
    Elle a dépensé des économies pour partir en voyage.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dispendere', which means 'to disburse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    unforeseen expense
    An expense that was not planned.
    dépense imprévue
    food expenses
    Money intended for buying food.
    dépenses alimentaires
    monthly expenses
    The regular costs of a month.
    dépenses mensuelles

    Related Words

    expense
    Amount of money used to buy goods or services.
    dépense
    budget
    Financial plan that determines how to spend money.
    budget
    economy
    The management of financial resources.
    économie

    Slang Meanings

    Blow
    He blew all his money in one night.
    Il a claqué tout son argent dans une soirée.
    Waste
    Don't waste your money!
    Ne gaspille pas ton argent !
    Blow the budget
    We blew the budget during the sales.
    On a fait péter le budget pendant les soldes.