French word

imposable

Pronunciation

IPA/ɛ̃pozabl/

Meaning

  • adjectivetaxable

Example

Cet achat est imposable.

This purchase is taxable.

Illustration for imposable (taxable)

More examples

Le salaire supplémentaire est imposable.

The additional salary is taxable.

Core concept

A purchase, income stream, or transaction within the reach of taxation.

Similar words

taxable: Eligible to be taxed or included in the tax base.
soumis: Subject to the application of a particular rule or tax.
redevable: Legally required to pay a tax.

Definition in French

Se dit de ce qui peut être assujetti à une taxe; caractérise les biens, revenus ou opérations qui peuvent faire l'objet d'une imposition.

Word origin

French imposable is formed from imposer with the suffix -able; imposer derives from Latin imponere, meaning 'to place upon'.

Usage tips

  • Imposable means liable to taxation, not necessarily that tax has already been paid or is currently due.

Related words

  • imposertaxverb
  • imposétaxedadjective

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