No. 2,098 in French
amende
Fine or penalty.
In a sentence
Il a dû payer une amende pour excès de vitesse.
He had to pay a fine for speeding.
In this context, 'amende' refers to a monetary penalty imposed for breaking traffic laws.
Le professeur a donné une amende légère pour le retour tardif des devoirs.
The teacher issued a light penalty for the late submission of homework.
Here, 'amende' metaphorically represents a punishment or consequence given for a mistake, translated to 'penalty' in English.
Elle a reçu une amende pour avoir garé sa voiture dans une zone interdite.
She received a fine for parking her car in a restricted zone.
In this example, 'amende' refers to a formal ticket or monetary penalty imposed for a parking violation.
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