French Conversation · Level 23
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French word
rétribution
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁetʁibysjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounpayment
Example
Il a reçu une rétribution pour son travail.
He received payment for his work.
More examples
Après le sondage, l'organisation a payé une rétribution symbolique aux participants.
After the survey, the organization paid the participants a symbolic reward.
Core concept
A service followed by value flowing back to the person who provided it.
Common phrases
payer une rétribution
pay a reward
une rétribution symbolique
a symbolic reward
Similar words
salaire: Regular pay for work performed in an employment relationship.
rémunération: Financial compensation for labor or services provided.
paiement: The money paid as the price of goods or services.
Definition in French
Somme ou avantage donné en échange d'un travail ou d'un service.
Word origin
French rétribution comes from Latin retributio, from retribuere, meaning to give back or repay, and developed into a return given for work or service.
Usage tips
- Rétribution is feminine, so standard forms include une rétribution and la rétribution.