bonus

noun boh-NUSS Rare

Origin: Latin 'bonus' (good)

Also means

extra feature (DVD)

Usage Note

Bonus is used in French both for a financial bonus (prime) and for DVD or streaming extras (les bonus du DVD). Unlike English, the French word is often left invariable in the plural as des bonus. Its antonym in insurance contexts is malus — the French bonus-malus system adjusts car insurance premiums based on driving record.

Examples

"Elle a reçu un bonus en fin d'année."

Natural Translation

She received a bonus at year-end.

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