This is the 11903rd most frequent French word.
surtaxe
"Surtaxe" means "surcharge" or "additional tax."
In this sentence, "surtaxe" refers to an additional tax or fee applied on top of standard taxes to certain goods or services.
La surtaxe appliquée sur les produits importés a augmenté cette année.
The surtax applied to imported products has increased this year.
Here, "surtaxe" denotes an additional charge that has been challenged by those affected, indicating its role in administrative or legal frameworks.
Nous avons contesté la surtaxe imposée à notre entreprise.
We contested the surtax imposed on our business.
"Surtaxe" in this example emphasizes its use as a policy tool for regulating particular behaviors by increasing associated costs.