What does prorata in French mean?

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

The word prorata in French means proportion, in proportion to, pro rata. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word prorata

proportion

nom masculin invariable (partie proportionnelle)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le montant de cette prime est fixé au prorata du temps de travail hebdomadaire.
The bonus amount is fixed in proportion to weekly working hours.

in proportion to

(de façon proportionnelle)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Leurs salaires sont définis au prorata du coût de la vie.

pro rata

locution adverbiale (proportionnellement au temps) (Latin)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")
Le prix de la souscription est calculé jusqu'au 31 décembre, prorata temporis.

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