Also means
expenditure
Usage Note
Dépense comes from the verb dépenser (to spend). It is most often used in the plural — les dépenses — when referring to outgoings or spending in general. Dépense publique means 'public spending', a common phrase in news and politics. The opposite, épargne, means 'savings'.
Examples
"Ses dépenses ont augmenté ce mois-ci."
Natural Translation
His expenses have increased this month.
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