gravámenes
The English word 'levies' is translated into French as gravámenes.
gravámenes refers to official taxes or fees imposed by a government on goods or services. The word Prélèvements can be used to convey the idea of 'levies' and means 'deductions' or 'withholdings.'
Did you know?
- In French legal history, the word levée (the root of 'levy') was used not just for taxes, but for the forced 'levée en masse', the sudden conscription of an entire population into military service during the French Revolution.
- While prélèvements refers to financial 'levies', the word also describes the act of taking a biological sample, such as a 'swab' or a 'biopsy' in a medical context.
- French speakers distinguish between impôts, which are general taxes, and taxes, which are often specific 'levies' linked to a particular service or product, such as the 'taxe d'habitation'.
Examples in context
- Les impôts vont augmenter cette année.Taxes/levies will increase this year.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are discussing the cost of imported goods.
- LucasPourquoi ce produit est-il si cher ?Why is this product so expensive?
- EmmaC'est à cause des gravámenes à l'importation.It is because of the import levies.
- LucasEst-ce que tous les produits sont touchés ?Are all products affected?
- EmmaOui, Emma pense que c'est injuste.Yes, Emma thinks it is unfair.
