pocket money

• Petite somme d'argent donnée régulièrement à un enfant par ses parents ou tuteurs pour ses dépenses personnelles, ou petite allocation pour de petits achats.

A small amount of money given regularly to a child by parents or guardians for personal expenses, or a small allowance for minor purchases.

1. Allowance for childrenA2informal

   A small amount of money given regularly to a child by their parents, usually weekly or monthly.

   argent de poche

   • My parents give me pocket money every Saturday.
   • She saved her pocket money to buy a new video game.
   • He spent all his pocket money on sweets.

2. Small amount of spending moneyB1informal

   A small sum of money available for minor personal expenses.

   argent de poche

   • I keep some pocket money for emergencies.
   • She used her pocket money to buy a coffee.
   • He always carries a little pocket money for parking.