tax

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impôt, taxe

a compulsory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income and business profits, or added to the cost of some goods, services, and transactions.

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The government increased the sales tax.
Le gouvernement a augmenté la taxe de vente.
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You need to pay your income tax by April 15th.
Vous devez payer votre impôt sur le revenu avant le 15 avril.
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taxer, imposer

impose a tax on (someone or something).

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The government plans to tax luxury goods.
Le gouvernement prévoit de taxer les produits de luxe.
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His earnings are heavily taxed.
Ses revenus sont lourdement imposés.
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mettre à l'épreuve, épuiser

make heavy demands on (a person's or animal's abilities, resources, or energy).

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The long journey really taxed his strength.
Le long voyage a vraiment mis à l'épreuve ses forces.
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The constant pressure began to tax her mental health.
La pression constante a commencé à nuire à sa santé mentale.
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