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rémunérer

to remunerate, to pay for work

verb reh-moo-neh-REH Rare

Origin: Latin remunerari, from munus (gift, service)

Usage Note

Rémunérer is a formal term for paying someone for services rendered; it is broader than payer and more dignified than récompenser. The related noun rémunération covers wages, fees, and any form of compensation. Bien rémunéré (well-paid) is a common collocation in job descriptions.

Examples

"Cette mission sera rémunérée à hauteur de mille euros."

Natural Translation

This assignment will be remunerated at one thousand euros.

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