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deduction in French

deduction in French is déduction, précompte — deduction means an amount subtracted from a total, such as from wages or taxable income.

deduction in French

déduction
noun
précompte
noun
(law, finance) A sum withheld from an employee's pay for the purpose of paying tax.

What does "deduction" mean?

  1. noun An amount subtracted from a total, such as from wages or taxable income.
    "His payslip listed several deductions, including tax and pension contributions."
  2. noun A conclusion reached through logical reasoning, moving from general principles to a specific result; also the reasoning process itself.
    "The detective's deduction proved correct — the butler had done it."

deduction in a sentence

  • His payslip listed several deductions, including tax and pension contributions.
  • The detective's deduction proved correct — the butler had done it.

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What is "deduction" in French?

"deduction" in French is déduction, précompte. deduction means: An amount subtracted from a total, such as from wages or taxable income.

How do you use "deduction" in a sentence?

Example: "His payslip listed several deductions, including tax and pension contributions." In French, "deduction" is déduction, précompte.

Are there other ways to say "deduction" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "deduction": déduction, précompte.

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