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
précompte
(law, finance) A sum withheld from an employee's pay for the purpose of paying tax.
What does "deduction" mean?
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noun An amount subtracted from a total, such as from wages or taxable income.
"His payslip listed several deductions, including tax and pension contributions."
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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."
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deduction in a sentence
- His payslip listed several deductions, including tax and pension contributions.
- You can claim a deduction for work travel costs on your tax form.
- The detective's deduction proved correct — the butler had done it.
- By careful deduction, she worked out that the missing keys must be in the car.
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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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