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abonnement

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate abon·nement

n. a regular payment you make to have access to a service or a publication. It is like a subscription, but the word is often used in European countries.

n. a subscription or regular payment for a service, publication, or membership. Common in European contexts and often used in formal or administrative registers.


SIMPLE

I pay for a monthly abonnement to the local newspaper.

CONTEXTUAL

The library requires a valid abonnement to access its digital archives and special collections.

COMPLEX

While digital platforms offer free content, many users prefer a structured abonnement model for its predictable costs and exclusive benefits.

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