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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