taxe sur les produits et services
The English phrase 'gst tax' is translated into French as taxe sur les produits et services.
This phrase refers to a value-added tax levied on most goods and services sold within a country.
Did you know?
- In France, the GST-style tax is called TVA, short for taxe sur la valeur ajoutée. The phrase taxe sur les produits et services is primarily used in Canadian French.
- The word sur in this phrase is a homograph, meaning it is spelled the same as the word for 'sour' in French. However, in the context of a tax, it is derived from the Latin 'super' meaning 'upon', rather than the Germanic root for 'acidic'.
Examples in context
- Il faut payer la TPS sur cet achat.You have to pay the GST on this purchase.
- Est-ce que la taxe sur les produits et services est appliquée ?Is the gst tax applied?
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are looking at a store receipt.
- LucasC'est quoi cette ligne sur la facture, Emma ?What is this line on the bill, Emma?
- EmmaC'est la taxe sur les produits et services.It is the GST tax.
- LucasEst-ce qu'elle est très élevée ?Is it very high?
- EmmaNon, c'est un montant normal, Lucas.No, it is a normal amount, Lucas.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries et, les, sur, taxe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
