What does réduction in French mean?

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

The word réduction in French means reduction, decrease, reduction, discount, reduction, thickening, concentration, action in abatement, discount coupon, discount voucher, tax reduction, cost reductions, staff reductions, staffing reductions, workforce reductions, reduction of working hours. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word réduction

reduction, decrease

nom féminin (diminution)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les ouvriers demandent une réduction du temps de travail.
The workers are asking for a reduction in working time.

reduction, discount

nom féminin (ristourne)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les clients peuvent bénéficier d'une réduction de 20 % sur tout le magasin aujourd'hui. Mon mari a obtenu une réduction sur le prix de la voiture.
Customers can benefit from a 20% reduction on all items in the store today. My husband got a discount on the price of the car.

reduction, thickening, concentration

nom féminin (cuisine : concentration) (Cookery)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le chef laisse la sauce sur le feu pour obtenir une réduction.
The chef leaves the sauce on the stove to achieve a reduction.

action in abatement

locution adverbiale (contestation d'héritage) (Law)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
S'estimant lésé, il a intenté une action en réduction.

discount coupon, discount voucher

nom masculin (bon promotionnel)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Je donne mes coupons de réduction à la caissière.

tax reduction

nom féminin (diminution de taxe)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

cost reductions

nom féminin (baisse des dépenses)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
La réduction des coûts vise à la baisse des interventions publiques.

staff reductions, staffing reductions, workforce reductions

nom féminin (diminution du nombre d'employés)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
La réduction des effectifs touchera les différents départements.

reduction of working hours

nom féminin (diminution de temps de travail)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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