French Conversation · Level 81
60 words
French word
prime
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁim/
Meaning
- feminine nounbonus
Example
J'ai reçu une prime.
I received a bonus.
More examples
La direction a annoncé une prime de fin d'année pour tous les employés.
Management announced a year-end bonus for all employees.
Core concept
A separate payment added to regular pay when a work-related condition or result is met.
Common phrases
prime d'ancienneté
seniority bonus
verser une prime exceptionnelle
pay an exceptional bonus
prime de fin d'année
year-end bonus
Similar words
bonus: Additional money paid for achieving strong results or meeting performance targets.
rémunération: Money paid in return for work performed.
indemnité: Money paid to cover costs or inconvenience caused by particular circumstances.
avantage: A non-cash economic benefit provided through goods, services, or other perks.
Definition in French
Avantage pécuniaire versé en supplément, parfois régulier ou exceptionnel, lié au poste, à l'ancienneté ou à un résultat.
Word origin
French prime comes through Old French from Latin praemium, meaning a reward or benefit, and developed into a word for an extra payment.
Usage tips
- Prime is feminine, so the usual form is une prime, including in compounds such as prime d'anciennete and prime de rendement.