How Formal Is It?
"Nous offrons une réduction de 10% pour les achats en ligne. (We offer a 10% reduction for online purchases.)"
"Il y a une remise sur ce pantalon. (There is a discount on these pants.)"
"Tu peux me faire un rabais? (Can you give me a discount?)"
"Il y a une promotion sur les jouets! (There's a special offer on toys!)"
"J'ai eu une bonne ristourne sur la voiture. (I got a good rebate on the car.)"
Test Yourself 12 questions
Choose the best translation for 'J'ai obtenu une bonne remise sur ce pantalon.'
In this context, 'une bonne remise' means a good discount or deal.
Which sentence correctly uses 'la remise' to mean 'discount'?
Here, 'une remise de 20%' clearly refers to a 20% discount. The other options use 'remise' in different contexts (key hand-over, refresher, getting back in shape).
If you see a sign that says 'Grande remise!', what does it most likely mean?
'Grande remise' directly translates to 'big discount' and is a common phrase used in retail to indicate sales.
The phrase 'sans remise' means 'without a discount'.
'Sans' means 'without', so 'sans remise' means 'without a discount' or 'at full price'.
You can use 'la remise' to talk about handing over a document.
While 'remise' can relate to 'handing over' (e.g., 'remise des clés'), when referring to documents, a more common term would be 'la soumission' or 'le dépôt'. 'La remise' specifically as a discount is different.
If a shop offers 'une remise de fidélité', they are rewarding loyal customers with a discount.
'De fidélité' means 'of loyalty', so 'une remise de fidélité' is a discount given for customer loyalty.
Focus on understanding how 'remise' impacts the overall sales performance.
Listen for the connection between 'remise' and customer loyalty/retention.
Pay attention to the relationship between 'remise' and profit margin in a high-volume scenario.
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Le PDG a annoncé une remise substantielle sur tous les produits pour stimuler l'économie locale.
Focus: remise, substantielle, stimuler
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La remise de diplômes à l'université est toujours un événement empreint d'émotion et de fierté pour les étudiants et leurs familles.
Focus: remise, diplômes, empreint, fierté
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La remise en question des méthodes traditionnelles est essentielle pour l'innovation et le progrès dans tout secteur d'activité.
Focus: remise en question, essentielle, innovation, progrès
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