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La monnaie
This word refers specifically to coins or the change returned to you after paying with a larger bill. It does not mean money in general.
Examples in context
Avez-vous de la monnaie pour la machine?
Do you have some change for the machine?
La caissière m'a rendu la monnaie sur dix euros.
The cashier gave me the change from ten euros.
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