No. 298 in French
taux
Rate.
In a sentence
Le taux de chômage a diminué cette année.
The unemployment rate has decreased this year.
Here, 'taux' refers to a rate or percentage of unemployment in the population.
Un taux d'intérêt élevé peut freiner l'emprunt.
A high interest rate can hinder borrowing.
In this context, 'taux' specifies the percentage applied to interest in financial terms.
Il est important de vérifier le taux d'humidité avant de peindre les murs.
It is important to check the humidity level before painting the walls.
'Taux' in this sentence indicates the measured level of humidity in the air or surface.
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