Retours (en. Returns)
/ʁə.tuʁ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
When a person or thing returns to its starting point.
Holiday returns are often highly anticipated.
Les retours de vacances sont souvent très attendus.
A response or feedback.
I am waiting for feedback on my proposal.
J'attends des retours sur ma proposition.
A replacement of a product in commerce.
Returns of goods must be processed quickly.
Les retours de marchandises doivent être traités rapidement.
Etymology
From the verb 'retourner', meaning to return.
Common Phrases and Expressions
return to normal
To return to a usual or standard state.
retour à la normale
to give feedback
To give comments or opinions on something.
faire des retours
backtrack
To step back or retrace one's steps.
retour en arrière
Related Words
to return
Action of returning to another place.
retourner
income
The act of coming back.
revenu
to come back
To return to a previous place or situation.
revenir
Slang Meanings
Unexpected return of an event.
This concert received incredible feedback!
Ce concert a eu des retours incroyables!
Return of a garment in the fashion field.
I had to make returns for the clothes that didn't fit me.
J'ai dû faire des retours pour les vêtements qui ne me vont pas.