dépensée

Dépensée is a French word that translates to "spent" or "expended" in English. It is the past participle of the verb "dépenser," which means to spend money or to use up energy or resources. The feminine form "dépensée" is used when referring to a feminine noun or when the subject is feminine. For example, one might say "la somme dépensée" (the sum spent) or "l'énergie dépensée" (the energy expended). The masculine form is "dépensé."

In a financial context, dépensée commonly refers to money that has been paid out. This could be for goods, services, or any other form of expenditure. It is a fundamental concept in accounting and personal finance, indicating a reduction in available funds. Beyond monetary transactions, dépensée can also describe the consumption of non-material resources. For instance, a significant amount of effort might be referred to as "beaucoup d'énergie dépensée." The context in which the word is used determines its precise meaning, but the core idea remains that of something being used up or paid out.