bonus
/bɔ.nys/masculine
The English phrase 'bonus' can be translated into French as bonus or prime.
Meaning: extra amount of money given as a premium (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bonus | /bɔ.nys/ | masculine |
| prime | /pʁim/ | feminine |
Both terms refer to an extra amount of money given as a premium.
Which one should you use?
The term bonus is often used in the context of games or specific extra advantages, whereas prime is the more common and standard term for a financial bonus or premium in a professional or administrative context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, French speakers often use the word prime for a bonus.
How does it change in a sentence?
bonus is a masculine noun and is therefore preceded by un or le. prime is a feminine noun and must be preceded by une or la.
How do you pronounce it?
/bɔ.nys/
Did you know?
- In French, the word prime also refers to an insurance premium, the regular payment made to keep a policy active.
- The word prime comes from the Latin prīmus, which means 'first'. This reflects its origin as a primary or first-rate payment.
- While bonus is used for rewards, prime is also used for government subsidies, such as a prime à la conversion for scrapping an old car.
Examples in context
- J'ai reçu mon bonus.I received my bonus.This sentence is useful for saying you received your bonus.Tatoeba #4596032 by sacredceltic, translation #33715 by CK
- As-tu eu une prime ?Did you get a bonus?This sentence is useful for asking if someone received a prime.Tatoeba #10327802 by Julien_PDC, translation #11669880 by tieguy
- J'ai obtenu une prime.I got a bonus.This sentence is useful for saying you obtained a prime.Tatoeba #4626850 by sacredceltic, translation #918599 by CK
- Afin de récompenser vos efforts exemplaires, nous avons le plaisir de vous annoncer le versement d'une prime exceptionnelle.To reward your exceptional efforts, we are pleased to announce the payment of an exceptional bonus.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are discussing their work performance in a café.
- GabrielLéa, as-tu reçu ton bonus ?Léa, did you receive your bonus?
- LéaOui, mon bonus est arrivé ce matin.Yes, my bonus arrived this morning.
- GabrielC'est super pour toi !That's great for you!
- LéaMerci, je suis très contente.Thanks, I am very happy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bonus” translations and entries bonus, prime, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bonus, prime, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
