Le bonus
Example: Le bonus de fin d'année motive beaucoup les employés.
Definition
"Le bonus" refers to an additional payment or reward given to employees, often at the end of the year, as an incentive or recognition for their work performance. It serves to motivate employees and acknowledge their contributions beyond their regular salary.
Etymology
The term "le bonus" comes from the Latin word 'bonus,' meaning 'good.' It entered French as a borrowed term used to describe an extra benefit or reward. Interestingly, the use of 'bonus' in the workplace reflects the idea of providing something extra or 'good' beyond the usual compensation.
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"Le bonus" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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