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tune

money (slang)

noun TOON Rare
People & Society Money

Usage Note

Tune (more often spelled thune) is old French argot for money, first attested in the 17th century meaning alms and later a five-franc coin, now used loosely for cash. It is informal and heard mainly among younger speakers; the standard equivalents are argent (money) or sous (coins/cash).

Examples

"Il n'a plus une tune en poche."

Natural Translation

He doesn't have a penny left in his pocket.

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