Dépenser
Example: Il faut dépenser moins pour économiser davantage chaque mois.
Definition
"Dépenser" means to use or give out money, resources, or time for a particular purpose, often implying expenditure or consumption. For example, in the phrase 'Il faut dépenser moins pour économiser davantage chaque mois,' it refers to spending less money to save more each month.
Etymology
The French verb "dépenser" comes from the Old French 'despenser,' which in turn derives from the Latin 'dispensare,' meaning 'to distribute or weigh out.' Did you know that its roots relate to the idea of managing or distributing resources carefully?
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"Dépenser" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 111 commonly used words.
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