No. 3,884 in French
amendes
"Amendes" in English means "fines" or "penalties."
In a sentence
Il a reçu plusieurs amendes pour excès de vitesse.
He received several fines for speeding.
In this sentence, 'amendes' is used in the context of legal penalties or tickets for infractions, specifically traffic violations.
Les amendes doivent être payées avant la fin du mois.
The fines must be paid before the end of the month.
Here, 'amendes' refers to monetary penalties that must be settled within a specified time frame according to regulations.
Elle ajoute des amandes à la pâte pour lui donner du goût.
She adds almonds to the dough to give it flavor.
The word 'amandes' changes meaning in this context, referring to the nut 'almonds' rather than fines, demonstrating its homonymy in French.
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