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pensions

/ˈpɛnʃənz/

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noun

Pension, retraite

An annuity paid regularly as benefit due to a retired employee, serviceman etc. in consideration of past services, originally and chiefly by a government but also by various private pension schemes.

Examples :

"Many old people depend on their pension to pay the bills."

De nombreuses personnes âgées dépendent de leur pension pour payer leurs factures.

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noun

Pension, maison de famille

A boarding house or small hotel, especially in continental Europe, which typically offers lodging and certain meals and services.

Examples :

"A pension had somewhat less to offer than a hotel; it was always smaller, and never elegant; it sometimes offered breakfast, and sometimes not (John Irving)."

Une pension avait un peu moins à offrir qu'un hôtel ; elle était toujours plus petite et jamais élégante ; elle offrait parfois le petit-déjeuner, et parfois non (John Irving).

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Salaire, rémunération

Examples :

"Many retired teachers rely on their pensions to pay for their living expenses. "

De nombreux enseignants retraités comptent sur leurs salaires pour payer leurs frais de subsistance.

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noun

Taxe, impôt

A charge or expense of some kind; a tax.

Examples :

"The pensions levied on imported goods made them more expensive for consumers. "

Les taxes prélevées sur les marchandises importées les ont rendues plus chères pour les consommateurs.

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noun

Pension, traitement

A sum paid to a clergyman in place of tithes.

Examples :

"Because tithes were difficult to collect in the city, the church paid its clergy pensions instead. "

Parce que les dîmes étaient difficiles à collecter en ville, l'église versait des traitements à son clergé à la place.

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noun

Pensions, allocations

A regular allowance paid to support a royal favourite, or as patronage of an artist or scholar.

Examples :

"The king granted generous pensions to the renowned sculptor, ensuring his continued artistic endeavors. "

Le roi accorda de généreuses pensions au sculpteur renommé, assurant ainsi la poursuite de ses efforts artistiques.

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noun

Pension

A boarding school in France, Belgium, Switzerland, etc.

Examples :

""Many wealthy families sent their daughters to pensions in Switzerland to learn French and etiquette." "

De nombreuses familles aisées envoyaient leurs filles dans des pensions en Suisse pour apprendre le français et les bonnes manières.

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verb

Pensionner

To grant a pension to.

Examples :

"The company decided to pension all employees who had worked there for over 30 years. "

L'entreprise a décidé de pensionner tous les employés qui y avaient travaillé pendant plus de 30 ans.

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verb

Mettre à la retraite

To force (someone) to retire on a pension.

Examples :

"The company decided to pensions several older employees to cut costs. "

L'entreprise a décidé de mettre à la retraite plusieurs employés plus âgés pour réduire les coûts.

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