English–French
“tax” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/taks/
Example
La taxe est ajoutée à la note.
The tax is added to the bill.
How to say “tax” in French
“Tax” in French is taxe.
A compulsory charge attached to a public service or designated civic purpose.
Example sentences with taxe
La taxe d'habitation a augmenté cette année.
The housing tax increased this year.
Tips for using taxe
- In administrative usage, taxe often suggests a levy tied to a particular service or purpose, whereas impôt is the broader term for a tax.
Other French words for “tax”
Je paie mes impôts en juin.
I pay my taxes in June.
Ils taxent les produits importés.
They tax imported products.
L'imposition a augmenté cette année.
The tax increased this year.