abonnement
/a.bɔn.mɑ̃/noun★Intermediate— subscription
general
A subscription or membership to a service, publication, or facility, typically paid periodically.
Il a un abonnement à la salle de sport.
He has a gym membership.
Mon abonnement internet est inclus dans le loyer.
My internet subscription is included in the rent.
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The term is commonly used for recurring payments for services like magazines, streaming platforms, or gyms.
Collocations
prendre un abonnementto take out a subscriptionrésilier un abonnementto cancel a subscriptionabonnement mensuelmonthly subscription
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Common Usage
'Abonnement' is often used for recurring payments, not one-time purchases.
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Plural Form
The plural form is 'abonnements' (e.g., 'plusieurs abonnements').
📖Word Origin
From the verb 'abonner' (to subscribe), derived from the Old French 'abonner' meaning 'to bind or attach'.
📝Usage Notes
In French, 'abonnement' is used for both physical and digital subscriptions, as well as memberships to clubs or services.
Word Breakdown
abonn
to subscribe
root-ement
action or result
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