Appointements (en. Appointments)
/a.pwan.tə.mɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Amount of money allocated to a person as salary.
His monthly appointments are very high.
Ses appointements mensuels sont très élevés.
Compensation terms specified in a work contract.
The appointments for this position include bonuses.
Les appointements de ce poste incluent des primes.
Regular payments to an employee in exchange for their services.
He requested a raise in his appointments.
Il a demandé une augmentation de ses appointements.
Etymology
From the Latin 'appoinctare' meaning 'to arrange', related to the idea of assigning.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Start with appointments
To begin at a certain level of compensation.
commencer avec des appointements
Increase the appointments
To raise the salary or remuneration.
augmenter les appointements
Call for appointments
To refer to financial adjustments granted.
appeler pour des appointements
Related Words
Salary
Compensation received in exchange for a service or work.
salaire
Remuneration
Amount of money paid to a person for services rendered.
rémunération
Compensation
Measure of compensation, often used in a professional context.
traitement
Slang Meanings
Dough
He makes good dough with his appointments.
Il fait du bon pognon avec ses appointements.
Bread
She earns a good living, it's bread.
Elle gagne bien sa vie, c'est du blé.