réduction/ʁe.dyk.sjɔ̃/
noun · B1 · Frequency 4916
nounfeminine
Meanings
reduction
Commonly used to indicate a decrease in quantity, degree, volume, etc.
discount
Used in commercial contexts to refer to a price reduction.
simplification
Refers to the process or result of making something simpler, often used in technical, mathematical, or linguistic contexts.
Examples
La réduction des déchets commence par de petites habitudes quotidiennes.
Reducing waste starts with small daily habits.
Cette mesure entraînera une réduction sensible de la consommation d eau.
This measure will lead to a significant reduction in water consumption.
Les étudiants peuvent obtenir une réduction sur leur abonnement de transport.
Students can get a discount on their transport pass.
Collocations
- une réduction des émissionsa reduction in emissions
- bénéficier d’une réductionto benefit from a discount
Related words
synonymdiminutiondiminution, abatement
synonymrabaisdiscount; reduction in price
antonymaugmentationan increase, a raise
nounfeminine
Meanings
reduction
Commonly used to indicate a decrease in quantity, degree, volume, etc.
discount
Used in commercial contexts to refer to a price reduction.
simplification
Refers to the process or result of making something simpler, often used in technical, mathematical, or linguistic contexts.
Examples
Les réductions de personnel ont profondément modifié l'organisation du service.
Staff reductions profoundly changed the department's organization.
Le magasin propose des réductions importantes avant la rentrée scolaire.
The store offers significant discounts before the school year begins.
Les étudiants bénéficient de réductions sur les billets de train.
Students receive discounts on train tickets.