premium

prime

Somme versée régulièrement à un assureur pour couvrir certaines pertes, certains accidents ou frais médicaux.

En anglais simple : Money you pay regularly to a company that covers certain losses, accidents, or medical costs.

• I pay my premium every month.
• Her car insurance premium increased this year.
• Does this policy have a lower annual premium?

Expressions courantes : insurance premium, monthly premium, pay a premium

supplément, surcoût

Somme payée en plus du prix habituel pour quelque chose de particulièrement bon, rare ou très demandé.

En anglais simple : An extra amount paid for something especially good, scarce, or in great demand.

• Buyers pay a premium for sea views.
• Fresh water was at a premium on the island.
• Would you pay a premium for handmade furniture?

Comment l'utiliser : a premium for something (They charge a premium for next-day delivery.); at a premium (Parking spaces are at a premium here.)

Synonymes : extra charge, surcharge

Contraires : discount

Expressions courantes : pay a premium, at a premium, premium price

prime

Somme ajoutée au paiement habituel comme récompense ou encouragement.

En anglais simple : Extra money given as a bonus or reward, on top of the usual payment.

• Workers received a premium for meeting the target.
• The company paid a premium for night work.
• The annual production premium was unusually generous.

Comment l'utiliser : a premium for something (Employees receive a premium for working on holidays.)

Synonymes : bonus

Expressions courantes : pay a premium, performance premium, premium payment