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    Concession (en. Concession)

    /kɔ̃.se.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Act of yielding or making a compromise.
    He made a concession for the negotiation to be successful.
    Il a fait une concession pour que la négociation aboutisse.
    Right granted to a person or company to operate a public service.
    The concession for this highway was awarded to a private company.
    La concession de cette autoroute a été attribuée à une société privée.
    Agreement given by an authority on a specific point.
    The concession on working hours satisfied the workers.
    La concession sur les horaires de travail a satisfait les ouvriers.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'concessio', which means 'the act of yielding'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make a concession
    To yield on a point of contention.
    faire concession
    to obtain a concession
    To receive an agreement through negotiation.
    obtenir une concession
    sales concession
    Agreement for the sale of a particular product.
    concession de vente

    Related Words

    concede
    To grant or allow something.
    conceder
    negotiation
    Process of discussion to reach an agreement.
    négociation
    compromise
    Agreement where each party makes concessions.
    compromis

    Slang Meanings

    To yield on a point without truly agreeing.
    He just made a concession to close the debate.
    Il a juste fait une concession pour clore le débat.
    A minor agreement to move forward in a discussion.
    He let up by accepting minor concessions.
    Il a lâché du lest en acceptant des concessions mineures.