A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Dépenser de l'argent

To spend money

意味

To use money to buy things or services.

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文化的背景

The French often value 'l'épargne' (saving) and can be critical of 'la société de consommation' (consumer society). Dépenser is often discussed in terms of 'pouvoir d'achat' (purchasing power). In Quebec, you might hear 'dépenser' just as in France, but informal terms like 'piastres' (pronounced 'piss-t') are used for dollars. In many West African countries, spending money is often linked to social obligations and 'le partage' (sharing) with the extended family.

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The 'Time' Trap

Never say 'dépenser du temps'. It's the #1 mistake for English speakers. Use 'passer du temps'.

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Adverb Placement

Place 'beaucoup' or 'trop' after the verb: 'Je dépense beaucoup d'argent'.

意味

To use money to buy things or services.

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The 'Time' Trap

Never say 'dépenser du temps'. It's the #1 mistake for English speakers. Use 'passer du temps'.

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Adverb Placement

Place 'beaucoup' or 'trop' after the verb: 'Je dépense beaucoup d'argent'.

自分をテスト

Choose the correct verb for money.

Je _____ beaucoup d'argent pour mon loyer.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dépense

We use 'dépenser' for money. 'Passer' is for time.

Complete the sentence with the correct partitive article.

Il ne veut pas dépenser ___ argent.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: de l'

Argent starts with a vowel, so 'de' + 'le' becomes 'de l''.

Match the phrase to the context.

Which phrase fits a formal bank meeting?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: J'ai effectué des dépenses.

'Effectuer des dépenses' is the formal version of 'dépenser de l'argent'.

What is the best response?

A: Tu aimes faire du shopping ? B: Oui, mais je déteste ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dépenser de l'argent

It's a common sentiment: liking the activity but not the cost.

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ビジュアル学習ツール

What can you 'dépenser'?

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Resources

  • L'argent
  • Les économies
  • Le budget

Effort

  • L'énergie
  • La force
  • La salive

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Choose the correct verb for money. Choose A1

Je _____ beaucoup d'argent pour mon loyer.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dépense

We use 'dépenser' for money. 'Passer' is for time.

Complete the sentence with the correct partitive article. Fill Blank A1

Il ne veut pas dépenser ___ argent.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: de l'

Argent starts with a vowel, so 'de' + 'le' becomes 'de l''.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching B1

Which phrase fits a formal bank meeting?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: J'ai effectué des dépenses.

'Effectuer des dépenses' is the formal version of 'dépenser de l'argent'.

What is the best response? dialogue_completion A2

A: Tu aimes faire du shopping ? B: Oui, mais je déteste ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: dépenser de l'argent

It's a common sentiment: liking the activity but not the cost.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

3 問

Yes! 'Dépenser de l'énergie' is a very common way to say you are putting in a lot of effort.

Yes, 'argent' is a masculine noun. However, because it starts with a vowel, we use 'l'' or 'cet' instead of 'le' or 'ce'.

The most common slang terms are 'le fric', 'la thune', and 'le pognon'.

関連フレーズ

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Gaspiller de l'argent

specialized form

To waste money

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Économiser de l'argent

contrast

To save money

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Jeter l'argent par les fenêtres

synonym

To throw money out the window

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