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How do you say "tax" in French?
la taxe
In French, "tax" is la taxe.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce taks, close to the English word with a slightly crisper final s.
Grammar notes
la taxe is feminine. Its plural is impôts.
Example sentence
Tout le monde doit payer un impôt sur ses revenus.
Everyone must pay tax on their income.
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How to remember la taxe
Taxe is nearly identical to tax, just add a French e on the end.
Related words
- currency la monnaie
- coin la pièce
- salary le salaire
- income les revenus
- expense le coût
- profit le profit
- invoice la facture
- payment le paiement
- exchange rate Taux de change
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Questions about la taxe
How do you pronounce la taxe?
Pronounce taks, close to the English word with a slightly crisper final s.
Is la taxe masculine or feminine?
la taxe is feminine. la taxe is feminine. Its plural is impôts.
How is la taxe used in French?
la taxe is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Tout le monde doit payer un impôt sur ses revenus. (Everyone must pay tax on their income.).
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