l'allocation

allowance, benefit

a . l ɔ . k a . s j ɔ̃
noun · feminine Rare #46,889
allowance, benefit Often refers to money received regularly or from the government; in “allocation chômage,” it means unemployment benefit.
FR: Elle reçoit une allocation chaque mois.
EN: She receives an allowance every month.

Chaque mois, je reçois une allocation pour ton éducation.

Each month, I receive an allowance for your education.

— Souvenirs de Marnie (2014)

D'emmener mes enfants au commissariat et de demander une allocation !

To take my children to the police station and ask for an allowance!

— Les Affranchis (1990)

J'avais une généreuse allocation mensuelle de ma tante.

I used to receive a generous monthly allowance from my aunt.

— L'Histoire personnelle de David Copperfield (2019)

Je reçois une allocation mensuelle de cinquante mille yens.

I receive a monthly allowance of fifty thousand yen.

L'allocation chômage ne résout rien.

Unemployment benefits don't solve anything.

— Le Voleur de bicyclette (1948)