pension alimentaire
child support; alimony
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/pɑ̃.sjɔ̃ a.li.mɑ̃.tɛʁ/
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Cultural Note
In France, pension alimentaire can refer to both child support and spousal support (prestation compensatoire). Since 2020, unpaid child support can be collected through the CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales), which acts as an intermediary when a parent defaults on payments.
📝 Example Sentences
Il verse une pension alimentaire chaque mois.
He pays child support every month.
Le montant de la pension alimentaire est fixé par le juge.
The amount of child support is set by the judge.