What does diminution in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word diminution in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use diminution in French.

The word diminution in French means reduction, decrease, lessening, decline, diminish. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word diminution

reduction, decrease, lessening

nom féminin (réduction)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La diminution du nombre d'enseignants ne permet pas d'assurer les remplacements.
The reduction in the number of teachers means it is not possible to guarantee reassignment.

decline, diminish

locution verbale (être en baisse, en déclin)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Tous les ans, les crédits du service sont en diminution.

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