No. 4,758 in French

prélèvement

"Prélèvement" means "withdrawal, deduction, or sample (taken from something)."

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Le prélèvement d'un échantillon est nécessaire pour l'analyse.
The collection of a sample is necessary for the analysis.
The word 'prélèvement' is used to mean 'collection' or 'taking of a sample' typically in a scientific or medical context.
Un prélèvement automatique de votre compte sera effectué chaque mois.
An automatic withdrawal from your account will be made every month.
The word 'prélèvement' is used to refer to 'automatic withdrawal' in a financial context, specifically referring to regular transactions.
Le prélèvement des impôts se fait directement sur le salaire.
Tax deductions are made directly from the salary.
Here, 'prélèvement' means 'deduction or direct transfer,' specifically concerning taxes being deducted from income automatically.

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