French Conversation · Level 156
28 words
French word
imposition
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃pozisjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nountax
Example
L'imposition a augmenté cette année.
The tax increased this year.
More examples
Le taux d'imposition a baissé pour les petites entreprises.
The tax rate has fallen for small businesses.
Core concept
The tax figure that an authority calculates and enters on an official notice.
Common phrases
taux d'imposition
tax rate
système d'imposition
taxation system
Similar words
impôt: A general tax legally imposed on individuals or businesses.
taxe: A charge levied for access to a particular service or facility.
prélèvement: A payment automatically taken from wages or a bank account.
cotisation: A recurring payment supporting social security or mutual aid.
Definition in French
Somme évaluée officiellement au titre d'un impôt, telle qu'elle figure sur un avis fiscal.
Word origin
The noun imposition derives from Latin impositio and the verb imponere, "to place on," reflecting the idea of placing a financial obligation on a taxpayer.
Usage tips
- The fixed expression avis d'imposition means a tax notice, while montant de l'imposition identifies the amount assessed.