L'amende
Example: Il a payé l'amende pour excès de vitesse hier.
Definition
"L'amende" is a financial penalty imposed as punishment for breaking a law, commonly used in legal contexts. For example, paying "l'amende" for speeding means paying a fine resulting from exceeding the speed limit.
Etymology
The word "l'amende" comes from the Latin 'emenda', meaning 'correction' or 'reparation'. Over time, it evolved in French to specifically denote a monetary penalty. Did you know? Its root is related to the English word 'amend', reflecting the idea of making things right through compensation.
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"L'amende" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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