allowance in French
allowance in French is indemnité, jeu — allowance means a fixed sum of money given regularly, especially to a child or for expenses.
allowance in French
indemnité
An amount, portion, or share that is allotted or granted; a sum granted as a reimbursement, a bounty, or as appropriate for any purpose.
jeu
(engineering) A planned deviation between an exact dimension and a nominal or theoretical dimension.
What does "allowance" mean?
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noun A fixed sum of money given regularly, especially to a child or for expenses.
"He spends his weekly allowance on comics and sweets."
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noun An amount permitted or accepted as reasonable, especially as a deduction or adjustment.
"The airline gives each passenger a baggage allowance of one small suitcase."
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allowance in a sentence
- He spends his weekly allowance on comics and sweets.
- She gives her kids a small weekly allowance.
- The airline gives each passenger a baggage allowance of one small suitcase.
- Tax law lets you claim an allowance on certain work expenses.
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What is "allowance" in French?
"allowance" in French is indemnité, jeu. allowance means: A fixed sum of money given regularly, especially to a child or for expenses.
How do you use "allowance" in a sentence?
Example: "He spends his weekly allowance on comics and sweets." In French, "allowance" is indemnité, jeu.
Are there other ways to say "allowance" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "allowance": indemnité, jeu.
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