French Conversation · Level 158
30 words
French word
prestation
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁɛstasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounprovision
Example
La prestation de soins est incluse dans l'assurance.
The provision of care is included in the insurance coverage.
More examples
La prestation sociale aide les familles en difficulté.
The social benefit helps families in need.
Core concept
A provider hands over help, care, or money, with prestation naming both the act and what the recipient receives.
Common phrases
prestation de services
service provision
prestation sociale
social benefit
prestation familiale
family allowance
Similar words
soins: Treatment or care given for an illness or injury.
service: Work or help provided to a customer or service user.
assistance: Help or support offered to someone in need.
Definition in French
Action ou résultat de fournir un service, une aide ou un paiement ; ce qui est remis à quelqu'un.
Word origin
French prestation comes from Latin praestatio, from praestare, meaning to provide or guarantee, and developed as a term for something supplied.
Usage tips
- Prestation is feminine, so the usual article is la, as in la prestation de soins.
Other meanings
- servicenoun
- benefitnoun
Opposites
- cotisationcontributionnoun
Related words
- presterprovide servicesverb
- prestataireservice providernoun