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L'amende
A financial penalty paid to the state. It is the standard punishment for 'contraventions' and many 'délits'. Be careful not to confuse it with 'amande' (almond).
Examples in context
Il doit payer une amende forfaitaire.
He must pay a fixed fine.
L'amende s'élève à trois cents euros.
The fine amounts to three hundred euros.
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