Remise (en. Discount)

/ʁə.miz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Place where vehicles or tools are stored.
The shed is full of old gardening tools.
La remise est pleine de vieux outils de jardinage.
Action of giving something in return.
The award ceremony took place this morning.
La remise de prix a eu lieu ce matin.
Agreement between two parties, often in commercial matters.
She received a discount on the price of her purchase.
Elle a obtenu une remise sur le prix de son achat.

Etymology

Comes from the verb remettre, derived from the Latin 'remittere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

price discount
Reduction granted on the usual price.
remise de prix
hand delivery
Direct transmission of an object without an intermediary.
remise en main propre
request a discount
Make a request to obtain a discount.
demander une remise

Related Words

to return
To give something back to someone or to replace it.
remettre
returned
Which has been given or returned.
remis
storage
Action of storing, often used about animals.
remisage

Slang Meanings

Unofficial discount often appreciated in the business environment.
He managed to get a discount on his new phone.
Il a réussi à gratter une remise sur son nouveau téléphone.
Small gift or bonus offered as an addition.
With your order, you will receive a surprise discount.
Avec ta commande, tu vas avoir une remise surprise.