French Conversation · Level 37
74 words
French word
rémunération
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁemyneʁasjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounpay
Example
Sa rémunération arrive en fin de mois.
Their pay comes in at the end of the month.
More examples
La rémunération mensuelle a été discutée lors de l'entretien.
The monthly salary was discussed during the interview.
Core concept
The financial return for a person's contribution, including the visible wage and added benefits.
Common phrases
rémunération mensuelle
monthly salary
rémunération nette
net salary
rémunération horaire
hourly wage
Similar words
salaire: Money paid regularly for work, usually as a monthly salary.
paie: The amount of pay actually given to an employee, or the payment itself.
revenu: All income received by an individual or household from work, investments, and other sources.
Definition in French
Somme d'argent versée à une personne en contrepartie d'un travail ou d'un service, pouvant inclure le salaire de base, les primes et les avantages.
Word origin
The French noun developed from Latin remuneratio through the idea of a reward granted for a service or favor.
Usage tips
- Rémunération is more formal and broader than salaire, especially in contracts, job advertisements, and payroll documents.