French Dictionary

la monnaie

mɔ.nɛ

change / currency

noun feminine A2

Definition

Coins or small notes given back after paying; also refers to a country's currency.

Définition en français

Pièces ou billets rendus après un paiement ; aussi la devise d'un pays.

Example Sentence

Est-ce que vous avez la monnaie pour vingt euros ?

Do you have change for twenty euros?

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Do not confuse 'la monnaie' (change/coins) with 'l'argent' (money in general). A false friend with English 'money'.

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