This is the 2098th most frequent French word.
amende
Fine or penalty.
In this context, 'amende' refers to a monetary penalty imposed for breaking traffic laws.
Il a dû payer une amende pour excès de vitesse.
He had to pay a fine for speeding.
Here, 'amende' metaphorically represents a punishment or consequence given for a mistake, translated to 'penalty' in English.
Le professeur a donné une amende légère pour le retour tardif des devoirs.
The teacher issued a light penalty for the late submission of homework.
In this example, 'amende' refers to a formal ticket or monetary penalty imposed for a parking violation.