This is the 11750th most frequent French word.
smic
The French word "smic" refers to the minimum wage.
Here, 'smic' is used as an acronym for 'Salaire minimum interprofessionnel de croissance', denoting the concept of the minimum wage in France.
Le SMIC en France est le salaire minimum légal.
The SMIC in France is the legal minimum wage.
In this sentence, 'smic' represents the minimum wage a person earns, highlighting their financial condition.
Elle ne gagne que le SMIC malgré ses années d'expérience dans le métier.
She only earns the minimum wage despite her years of experience in the profession.
Here, 'smic' is treated as a monetary value representing the base pay legally established, and the sentence discusses its adjustment.