remise

/ʁə.miz/
nounIntermediate
formalinformal

A reduction in price, often as a discount or rebate.

La remise est valable jusqu'à la fin du mois.

The discount is valid until the end of the month.

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Common in retail and commercial contexts.

⚖️Law💼Business
formal

The act of returning something, such as a product or document.

La remise du colis doit être signée par le destinataire.

The return of the package must be signed by the recipient.

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Often used in legal or administrative contexts.

Collocations

remise en étatrestorationremise en causequestioningremise en questionchallenging

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Related Phrases

remise en questionphrase
to call something into question
remise en étatphrase
to restore something to its original condition

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

In French, 'remise' can mean either a discount or the act of returning something. Pay attention to the context to avoid confusion.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'remise,' meaning 'return' or 'delivery,' derived from the verb 'remettre' (to put back).

📝Usage Notes

In French, 'remise' can refer to both a price reduction and the act of returning something. Context is key to distinguishing between these meanings.

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