What does prime in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word prime in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use prime in French.

The word prime in French means bonus, prime, prime, award a prize to, take precedence over , take priority over, prevail over, trump, at first sight, as a bonus, into the bargain, prima donna, attendance bonus, insurance premium, severance pay, match bonus, short-term contract allowance, relocation allowance, relocation bonus, productivity bonus, performance reward, risk premium, hardship allowance, hardship payment, travel allowance, infancy, early infancy, early childhood, early youth, target-based bonus, prime time, pay a bonus. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word prime

bonus

nom féminin (récompense)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'équipe a eu une prime pour les efforts consentis.
The team got a bonus for their efforts.

prime

adjectif (qui porte une apostrophe) (symbol)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
« A' » se lit « a prime ». En mathématiques, f prime est la dérivée de f.
A' is read "a prime." In mathematics, f prime is the derivative of f.

prime

adjectif (littéraire (premier)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Je pense que ce n'était pas sa prime intention.

award a prize to

verbe transitif (récompenser)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Ce taureau a été primé à la foire agricole.
This bull was awarded a prize at the agricultural fair.

take precedence over , take priority over

verbe transitif indirect (prévaloir)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Dans cette entreprise, la rentabilité prime sur le confort au travail.
In this company, profitability takes priority over comfortable working conditions.

prevail over

verbe transitif (prévaloir)

With Louise, action takes precedence over reflection.

trump

verbe transitif (surpasser)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
This student trumps all the others in his year.

at first sight

locution adverbiale (au premier contact)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

as a bonus, into the bargain

locution adverbiale (en plus, de surcroît)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

prima donna

nom féminin (première cantatrice) (opera singer: Italian)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Entendre une prima donna est un privilège.

attendance bonus

nom féminin (bonus pour présence continue)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

insurance premium

nom féminin (coût pour être assuré)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Avec mon bonus, ma prime d'assurance diminuera l'an prochain.

severance pay

nom féminin (dédommagement de licenciement)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

match bonus

nom féminin (prime versée à l'issue d'un match)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

short-term contract allowance

nom féminin (dédommagement pour conditions précaires)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

relocation allowance, relocation bonus

nom féminin (indemnisation, avantage)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

productivity bonus

nom féminin (prime fonction des résultats)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

performance reward

nom féminin (récompense pour objectif atteint)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

risk premium

nom féminin (dédommagement pour risque encouru) (insurance)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

hardship allowance, hardship payment

nom féminin (dédommagement pour disponibilité)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

travel allowance

nom féminin (subvention de transport)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
J'ai négocié une prime de transport avec mon employeur.

infancy, early infancy, early childhood

nom féminin (première partie de l'enfance)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

early youth

nom féminin (première partie de la jeunesse)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

target-based bonus

nom féminin (prime fonction des résultats)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

prime time

nom masculin (anglicisme (heure de grande écoute)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les émissions de divertissement sont généralement diffusées en prime time.

pay a bonus

(payer une prime)

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