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    Dépenser (en. Spend)

    /de.pɑ̃.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To use a sum of money.
    He spent a lot of money on vacation.
    Il a dépensé beaucoup d'argent en vacances.
    To deploy resources.
    He spends his time helping others.
    Il dépense son temps à aider les autres.
    To consume something until it is exhausted.
    She expended all her strength to finish the marathon.
    Elle a dépensé toutes ses forces pour finir le marathon.
    To pay for something.
    They spent 50 euros at the shop.
    Ils ont dépensé 50 euros à la boutique.
    To give attention or effort.
    He spends a lot of energy at his job.
    Il dépense beaucoup d'énergie à son travail.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'dispendere', which means 'to spend'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make expenses
    To incur costs for various items.
    faire des dépenses
    unexpected expenses
    Unanticipated costs in a budget.
    dépenses imprévues
    to spend without counting
    To use money without worrying about the amount.
    dépenser sans compter

    Related Words

    expense
    Money used or committed to the purchase of goods or services.
    dépense
    budget
    Expense distribution plan.
    budget
    economy
    Management of financial resources.
    économie

    Slang Meanings

    To blow money
    He blew all his salary in one evening.
    Il a flamber tout son salaire en une soirée.
    To burn cash
    She burned cash going out this weekend.
    Elle a grillé de la thune en sortant ce week-end.
    To waste money
    He wasted money on his new gadgets.
    Il a chié du fric pour ses nouveaux gadgets.