C1 noun Neutre

income

/ˈɪn.kʌm/

Income refers to the money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments. It encompasses all forms of financial gain, including wages, salaries, rent, interest, and dividends, typically measured over a specific period.

Exemples

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1

Most of his monthly income goes toward paying the mortgage and daily expenses.

Most of his monthly earnings are spent on housing and living costs.

2

The non-profit organization is legally required to disclose all sources of annual income.

The charity must reveal where all its yearly money comes from.

3

I'm looking for a side hustle to bring in a bit more income this year.

I want an extra job to earn a bit more money this year.

Famille de mots

Nom
income
Adjectif
incoming
Apparenté
incomer
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Astuce mémo

Think of the literal parts of the word: 'In-come'. It is the money that 'comes in' to your bank account.

Quiz rapide

The family struggled to survive on a single ____ after the father lost his job.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : income

Exemples

1

Most of his monthly income goes toward paying the mortgage and daily expenses.

everyday

Most of his monthly earnings are spent on housing and living costs.

2

The non-profit organization is legally required to disclose all sources of annual income.

formal

The charity must reveal where all its yearly money comes from.

3

I'm looking for a side hustle to bring in a bit more income this year.

informal

I want an extra job to earn a bit more money this year.

4

Sociological studies often examine the correlation between household income and educational attainment.

academic

Academic research looks at the link between family money and levels of education.

5

The corporation reported a significant increase in net income during the last fiscal quarter.

business

The company showed a large rise in total profit for the last three months.

Famille de mots

Nom
income
Adjectif
incoming
Apparenté
incomer

Collocations courantes

disposable income money left after taxes and essential bills
gross income total money earned before any deductions
source of income the place or activity where money is earned
low-income earning a small amount of money
steady income money that is received regularly and reliably

Phrases Courantes

living beyond one's income

spending more money than one earns

passive income

money earned with little to no daily effort

fixed income

an income that does not change over time, like a pension

Souvent confondu avec

income vs revenue

Revenue refers to the total money a business brings in before expenses; income is the net profit or personal earnings.

income vs salary

Salary is a specific type of income paid by an employer, whereas income can include investments and side projects.

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Notes d'usage

At the C1 level, distinguish between 'gross income' (before tax) and 'net income' (after tax). It is frequently used in discussions regarding economics, social class, and personal finance.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use 'income' when they specifically mean 'salary' (fixed monthly pay) or 'revenue' (total business turnover). Remember that 'income' is the most general term for money coming in.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the literal parts of the word: 'In-come'. It is the money that 'comes in' to your bank account.

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Origine du mot

From Middle English, originally meaning 'an entrance' or 'a coming in,' derived from 'in' + 'come'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Usually uncountable when referring to the concept of money earned. Can be used as a countable noun (incomes) when comparing different groups or types of earnings. Often functions as an attributive noun, such as in 'income tax' or 'income bracket'.
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, asking 'How much is your income?' is considered intrusive and impolite in social settings.

Quiz rapide

The family struggled to survive on a single ____ after the father lost his job.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : income

Mots lis

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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