French Expression · Advanced
taux d’intérêt
interest rate
Pronunciation: toh dan-tay-REH
Meaning
The percentage charged for borrowing money or paid on savings.
Example
La banque centrale a maintenu le taux d’intérêt.
The central bank maintained the interest rate.
Practice tips
- Practice taux d’intérêt out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for advanced-level learners.