subsidy

• Somme d'argent versée par un gouvernement ou un autre organisme pour soutenir un secteur, une entreprise ou une activité particulière, souvent afin de maintenir des prix bas ou d'encourager la production.

A sum of money granted by a government or other authority to support a specific industry, business, or activity, often to keep prices low or encourage production.

1. Financial supportB2formal

   Money given by a government or organization to reduce the cost of a product or service.

   subvention

   • The government provides a subsidy for renewable energy projects.
   • Farmers receive a subsidy to help with crop production.
   • The housing subsidy helps low-income families afford rent.

   Synonymesaidallocationallowancecontributionfinancefundinggrantsubventionsupport

   Antonymeschargefinelevypenaltytax

2. Economic aidB2formal

   Financial assistance given to support a specific industry or economic activity.

   Subvention économique

   • The airline industry received a subsidy during the pandemic.
   • Export subsidies help domestic companies compete globally.
   • The government cut subsidies for fossil fuels.

   Synonymesaidallowanceappropriationcontributionendowmentfundinggrantsubventionsupport

   Antonymesfinelevypenaltysurchargetax