Tarif vs taux

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Tarif vs taux

Can the word taux be used instead of tarif? Is there a difference between the two?

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CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Bonjour Isaac,

You wouldn't use 'taux' on its own; you could say 'taux journalier', but it wouldn't be the first thing that French people would say.

'Taux' typically refers to rates in financial, statistical, or technical contexts -

 

taux d'inflation = inflation rate

taux d'intérêt = interest rate

taux de change = exchange rate

When rate equals price in English, you will use -

tarif, prix, coût 

Hope this helps!

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Tarif vs taux

Can the word taux be used instead of tarif? Is there a difference between the two?

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