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gratuity

/ɡɹəˈtjuːətɪ/ /ɡɹəˈtuːətɪ/

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noun

Pot-de-vin, dessous-de-table

Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty.

Examples :

"The construction worker offered the building inspector a gratuity to overlook the safety code violations. "

L'ouvrier du bâtiment a offert un pot-de-vin à l'inspecteur des travaux pour qu'il ferme les yeux sur les violations du code de sécurité.

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Séduction, attrait

That which seduces; seduction; allurement.

Examples :

"The teacher's charming personality was a gratuity that made students eager to learn. "

La charmante personnalité du professeur était une séduction qui rendait les élèves désireux d'apprendre.

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Fief, bénéfice

(feudal law) A right to the use of a superior's land, as a stipend for services to be performed; also, the land so held; a fief.

Examples :

"Under the old feudal system, Sir Reginald's gratuity for protecting the village was a small, fertile plot of land near the river. "

Sous l'ancien système féodal, le fief de Sir Reginald pour la protection du village était une petite parcelle de terre fertile près de la rivière.

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Héritage, succession

An inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of the performing of certain services.

Examples :

"The family's ancestral estate was a gratuity, held from the king in exchange for military service. "

Le domaine ancestral de la famille était un héritage, détenu du roi en échange de services militaires.

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Gratification, pourboire

An estate of inheritance in land, either absolute and without limitation to any particular class of heirs (fee simple) or limited to a particular class of heirs (fee tail).

Examples :

"The king bestowed a vast gratuity upon his loyal knight, ensuring his family's prosperity for generations to come. "

Le roi a accordé une vaste gratification à son fidèle chevalier, assurant la prospérité de sa famille pour les générations à venir.

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Propriété, bien

Property; owndom; estate.

Examples :

"The family's farm, a valuable piece of land, is their primary gratuity. "

La ferme familiale, un terrain précieux, est leur principal bien.

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Pourboire, gratification

Money paid or bestowed; payment; emolument.

Examples :

"The waiter received a generous gratuity for his excellent service. "

Le serveur a reçu un pourboire généreux pour son excellent service.

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Commission de recherche

A prize or reward. Only used in the set phrase "A finder's fee" in Modern English.

Examples :

"The lost dog's owner offered a gratuity, a finder's fee, to the person who returned it. "

Le propriétaire du chien perdu a offert une commission de recherche à la personne qui l'a ramené.

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Pourboire, gratification

A monetary payment charged for professional services.

Examples :

"The restaurant bill included a 15% gratuity for the server's excellent service. "

L'addition du restaurant comprenait un pourboire de 15 % pour l'excellent service du serveur.

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Pourboire, gratification

An additional payment given freely as thanks for service.

Examples :

"We left a generous gratuity for the waiter because the service was excellent. "

Nous avons laissé un pourboire généreux au serveur car le service était excellent.

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