expenses

UK
/ɪkˈspɛnsɪz/
US
/ɪkˈspɛnsɪz/

Translations

expensenoun

expenses

pl

expenses
pl
UK
/ɪkˈspɛns/
US
/ɪkˈspɛns/
The company is trying to reduce its expenses to increase profitability.
L’entreprise essaie de réduire ses dépenses pour augmenter sa rentabilité.
Additional translations
chargeSens comptable ou financier.
fraisSurtout au pluriel pour les coûts professionnels ou remboursables.
expenseverb

expenses

expensed
Past Simple
expensed
Past Participle
expensing
Gerund
UK
/ɪkˈspɛns/
US
/ɪkˈspɛns/
passer en chargesVocabulaire comptable.
The company decided to expense the cost of the new equipment over several years.
L’entreprise a décidé de passer en charges le coût du nouvel équipement sur plusieurs années.
Additional translations
comptabiliser en chargesFormulation plus explicite en comptabilité.
Synonyms
lay out
shell out
charge to
bear the cost of
meet the cost of

Definitions

expensenoun
The cost required for something; the money spent on something.
The company is trying to reduce its expenses to increase profitability.
An amount of money spent, typically as a part of a budget or financial plan.
Travel expenses for the business trip were reimbursed by the employer.
A financial burden or outlay; a cost incurred in the course of achieving a goal or maintaining a lifestyle.
Raising a child can be a significant expense for many families.
expenseverb
To charge or record as an expense in financial accounts.
The company decided to expense the cost of the new equipment over several years.