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concession

UK
/kənˈsɛʃən/
US
/kənˈsɛʃən/

Translations

concessionnoun
concessions
pl
UK
/kənˈsɛʃən/
US
/kənˈsɛʃən/
réductionAu sens de prix préférentiel ou de tarif réduit.
Students can get a concession on public transport fares.
Les étudiants peuvent obtenir une réduction sur les tarifs des transports publics.
concessionAu sens de droit d'exploitation accordé par une autorité.
The government awarded a mining concession to the company.
Le gouvernement a accordé une concession minière à l'entreprise.
The company made several concessions to the workers to avoid a strike.
L'entreprise a fait plusieurs concessions aux travailleurs pour éviter une grève.
concessionAu sens d’aveu de défaite ou d’abandon d’une contestation.
After the results were announced, she made a gracious concession to her opponent.
Après l'annonce des résultats, elle a fait une concession élégante à son adversaire.
Additional translations
concessionAu sens commercial : espace ou point de vente exploité dans un établissement plus grand.
Synonyms
grant
allowance
yielding
compromise
adjustment
reduction
concessionary
concessionadjective
more concession
Comp.
most concession
Super.
UK
/kənˈseʃ.ən/
US
/kənˈsɛʃ.ən/
Used chiefly attributively (e.g., "concession fare").
réduitS’emploie pour des tarifs, des prix ou des billets à prix réduit.
Concession fares are available for students and seniors.
Des tarifs réduits sont disponibles pour les étudiants et les seniors.

Definitions

concessionnoun
A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded.
The company made several concessions to the workers to avoid a strike.
A preferential allowance or rate given by an organization.
Students can get a concession on public transport fares.
A right to use land or other property for a specified purpose, granted by a government, company, or other controlling body.
The government awarded a mining concession to the company.
A small business or shop operating within the premises of a larger commercial establishment.
The stadium has several food concessions offering a variety of snacks.
The act of conceding or admitting defeat, especially in a contest, election, or argument.
After the results were announced, she made a gracious concession to her opponent.
concessionadjective
Relating to or entitling to a discounted price or special rate.
Concession fares are available for students and seniors.
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