levy in French
levy in French is impôt, prélèvement, taxe — levy means to officially impose and collect a tax, fine, or other charge.
levy in French
impôt
The act of levying.
prélèvement
The act of levying.
taxe
The act of levying.
lever
(transitive) To impose (a tax or fine) to collect monies due, or to confiscate property.
What does "levy" mean?
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verb To officially impose and collect a tax, fine, or other charge.
"The government decided to levy a new tax on sugary drinks."
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verb To call up people for military service.
"The king levied troops from every county in the realm."
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noun A tax, fine, or other compulsory payment.
"Homeowners face a new levy to fund local road repairs."
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noun A body of troops raised by conscription.
"The general assembled a levy of untrained farmhands."
levy in a sentence
- The government decided to levy a new tax on sugary drinks.
- Customs officers levied a fine for the undeclared goods.
- The king levied troops from every county in the realm.
- Homeowners face a new levy to fund local road repairs.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "levy" in French?
"levy" in French is impôt, prélèvement, taxe. levy means: To officially impose and collect a tax, fine, or other charge.
How do you use "levy" in a sentence?
Example: "The government decided to levy a new tax on sugary drinks." In French, "levy" is impôt, prélèvement, taxe.
Are there other ways to say "levy" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "levy": impôt, prélèvement, taxe, lever.
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