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No. 1,702 in French

prime

"Prime" in French can mean "bonus," "premium," or "reward."

In a sentence

  • Il a reçu une prime pour son excellent travail.

    He received a bonus for his excellent work.

    In this sentence, 'prime' refers to a monetary reward given for excellent performance.

  • La prime d'assurance doit être payée avant le début du contrat.

    The insurance premium must be paid before the start of the contract.

    Here, 'prime' is used in the context of an insurance premium, which is the amount paid for insurance coverage.

  • Cette offre est très avantageuse, elle comprend une prime spéciale.

    This offer is very advantageous; it includes a special bonus.

    In this case, 'prime' refers to a special bonus or incentive included in the offer.

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