Dépenser

Dépenser is a French verb that translates to "to spend" in English. It is used to describe the act of using money, time, or energy. The verb conjugates regularly in the present tense, with forms such as "je dépense" (I spend), "tu dépenses" (you spend), "il/elle dépense" (he/she/it spends), "nous dépensons" (we spend), "vous dépensez" (you spend), and "ils/elles dépensent" (they spend).

The past participle is "dépensé" and it is conjugated with the auxiliary verb "avoir." For example, "j'ai dépensé" (I have spent). The imperfect tense forms include "je dépensais" (I was spending). The future tense is formed with "je dépenserai" (I will spend).

Dépenser can refer to the expenditure of money on goods or services. For instance, "Il dépense beaucoup d'argent en vêtements" translates to "He spends a lot of money on clothes." It can also relate to the expenditure of effort or energy. An example of this usage is "Elle dépense toute son énergie à son travail," meaning "She spends all her energy on her work."

The verb can also be used reflexively as "se dépenser," which means to exert oneself or to work hard. For example, "Les enfants se sont bien dépensés au parc" implies "The children exerted themselves well at the park." The noun form related to spending is "dépense," which means expense or expenditure. "Les dépenses mensuelles" refers to monthly expenses.