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    Tribut (en. Tribute)

    /tʁi.by/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Designation of a contribution paid due to an obligation.
    The lords took a tribute from their vassals.
    Les seigneurs prenaient un tribut de leurs vassaux.
    Contribution imposed by a government.
    The annual tribute is an obligation for citizens.
    Le tribut annuel est une obligation pour les citoyens.
    Sum paid to obtain a favor or a service.
    He paid a tribute for his protection.
    Il a payé un tribut pour sa protection.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tributum', derived from 'tribuere' which means 'to assign'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pay a tribute
    To pay an amount of money as a sign of dependence.
    payer un tribut
    to demand a tribute
    To ask for resources or goods due to an authority.
    exiger un tribut

    Related Words

    fee
    Amount paid in exchange for the use of an asset.
    redevance
    tax
    Tax levied by the state on income or property.
    impôt
    contribution
    Amount given to support a project or cause.
    contribution

    Slang Meanings

    Donations or gifts in kind to obtain something in return.
    He gave a tribute to the chief to get a good job.
    Il a donné un tribut au chef pour avoir un bon emploi.
    To pay for something in the form of a favor.
    Sometimes, you have to pay a tribute for social relationships.
    Parfois, il faut payer un tribut pour des relations sociales.