What does remplacement in French mean?

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

The word remplacement in French means replacement, substitution, cover, stand in for, replacement cost, as a replacement for, non-replacement, replacement rate. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word remplacement

replacement, substitution

nom masculin (substitution de [qch])

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le garagiste m'a dit qu'il avait effectué le remplacement des essuie-glace gratuitement.
The mechanic told me he'd done the replacement of the windscreen wipers free of charge.

cover

nom masculin (substitution de [qqn]) (uncountable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les remplacements ont été assurés par des vacataires.
Cover was provided by seasonal workers.

stand in for

locution verbale (remplir le rôle de [qqn] à sa place)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Elle assure le remplacement de ce médecin de campagne pendant ses congés.

replacement cost

nom masculin (valeur d'un équipement similaire)

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

as a replacement for

(qui prend la place de [qqn/qch])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

non-replacement

nom masculin (absence de remplacement)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le non-remplacement de ce joint dans les temps a provoqué une importante fuite de gaz.

replacement rate

nom masculin (salaire de retraite)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le taux de remplacement correspond au pourcentage du salaire d'activité.

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