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Toll
01
a charge collected for the use of a road, bridge, or tunnel
Exemples
Drivers paid a toll to cross the bridge.
The new highway introduced electronic tolls.
02
a cost or sacrifice required to achieve or experience something
Exemples
The job took a heavy toll on his health.
Success often carries an emotional toll.
03
the sound made by a bell when it is struck slowly and repeatedly
Exemples
The church bell began its mournful toll.
A deep toll echoed through the valley.
04
appel surtaxé
a payment made for a long-distance telephone connection
Dialect
American
AmericanExemples
They avoided high toll charges by using email.
He checked the toll before dialing overseas.
05
nombre, étendue, bilan
the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.
Exemples
The toll from the earthquake rose steadily as rescue teams reached remote villages.
Le bilan du tremblement de terre a augmenté régulièrement alors que les équipes de secours atteignaient les villages reculés.
The pandemic has taken a heavy toll on healthcare workers and vulnerable populations.
La pandémie a fait un lourd tribut parmi les travailleurs de la santé et les populations vulnérables.
to toll
01
to ring slowly, especially for a ceremonial or solemn purpose
Exemples
The church bell tolled at midnight.
Bells tolled in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
02
to charge a fee for the use of a road, bridge, or other facility
Exemples
The authority decided to toll trucks separately from cars.
Drivers complained about being tolled twice on the same route.
