This is the 298th most frequent French word.
taux
Rate.
Here, 'taux' refers to a rate or percentage of unemployment in the population.
Le taux de chômage a diminué cette année.
The unemployment rate has decreased this year.
In this context, 'taux' specifies the percentage applied to interest in financial terms.
Un taux d'intérêt élevé peut freiner l'emprunt.
A high interest rate can hinder borrowing.
'Taux' in this sentence indicates the measured level of humidity in the air or surface.