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    Pensions (en. Pensions)

    /pɑ̃.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An allowance paid to a person after their retirement.
    He has been receiving a monthly pension since he retired.
    Il reçoit une pension mensuelle depuis qu'il a pris sa retraite.
    Establishment where accommodation and meals are provided, often for elderly people.
    They decided to place their parents in a specialized retirement home.
    Ils ont décidé de mettre leurs parents dans une pension spécialisée.
    Amount of money paid to compensate for a loss, damage, or disability.
    The disability pension allows him to live after his accident.
    La pension d'invalidité lui permet de vivre après son accident.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'pensionem', meaning 'payment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    retirement pension
    Monthly allowance received by a retired person.
    pension de retraite
    child support
    Amount of money paid to support a child's needs after a separation.
    pension alimentaire
    full board
    Accommodation including all meals.
    pension complète

    Related Words

    retirement
    Moment when a person permanently ceases to work.
    retraite
    allowance
    Amount of money granted to a person or group.
    allocation
    compensation
    Financial compensation paid in case of loss or damage.
    indemnité

    Slang Meanings

    old-age pension
    He said he couldn't rely solely on his old-age pension.
    Il a dit qu'il ne pourrait pas compter uniquement sur sa pension de vieillesse.
    survivor's pension
    She received a survivor's pension after her husband's death.
    Elle a reçu une pension de survie après le décès de son mari.