surtaxer

Senses

1. 1.

   to overtax

   to impose an excessive tax on something

2. 2.

   to overcharge

   to charge someone more than the correct or fair amount

Examples

• "Le gouvernement a décidé de ne pas surtaxer les produits alimentaires."

  The government decided not to overtax food products.

• "Cette compagnie aérienne surtaxe ses clients avec des frais cachés."

  This airline overcharges its customers with hidden fees.

• "Les petites entreprises craignent d'être surtaxées par les nouvelles réglementations."

  Small businesses fear being overtaxed by the new regulations.

Usage

Formal verb, commonly used in fiscal and commercial contexts. The prefix "sur-" means "over" and intensifies the meaning of "taxer" (to tax). Often appears in discussions about taxation policy and consumer protection.