Concessions (en. Concessions)
/kɔ̃.sɛ.sjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Agreement granted in response to a request.
The dealers made concessions on prices to attract more customers.
Les concessionnaires ont fait des concessions sur les prix pour attirer plus de clients.
Rights or privileges granted by an authority.
The company obtained concessions to exploit the resources of the region.
La compagnie a obtenu des concessions pour exploiter les ressources de la région.
Reduction of demands to reach an agreement.
To finalize the contract, they had to make several concessions.
Pour finaliser le contrat, ils ont dû faire plusieurs concessions.
Etymology
From the Latin 'concessio', meaning 'the act of yielding'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make concessions
Agreeing to yield on certain points to reach an agreement.
faire des concessions
price concession
Discount applied to the normal price.
concession de prix
mutual concessions
Exchange of concessions between two parties.
concessions mutuelles
Related Words
to yield
To give up or give something in return for a benefit.
céder
compromise
Agreement between two parties with concessions from each side.
compromis
privilege
Right or advantage granted to a person or group.
privilège
Slang Meanings
Making concessions in a relationship
He had to make concessions for their relationship to work.
Il a dû faire des concessions pour que leur relation fonctionne.
Concessions occur in negotiations
Concessions are often necessary to reach an agreement.
Les concessions sont souvent nécessaires pour atteindre un accord.