Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

taille

noun

/taɪl/

Definition

A category of tax or levy traditionally charged in France, particularly on property or income.

Examples

The taille was a significant financial burden for the rural population in the 18th century France.
Historically, the taille was one of the main sources of revenue for the French monarchy.
Reforms in the taxation system eventually led to the abolition of the taille during the French Revolution.

Meaning

The taille was a direct tax imposed on the peasantry in pre-revolutionary France, often considered a symbol of oppression due to its disproportionate burden on the lower classes.