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concession

concession

noun kohn-sess-YOHN Rare

Origin: Latin concessio

Also means

compromise

Usage Note

Concession covers diplomatic and commercial senses: making a concession in negotiations (faire des concessions) and a licensed commercial space (une concession automobile = a car dealership). Concessionnaire is the dealer or license holder. Sans concession (uncompromising) is a common set phrase in French criticism.

Examples

"Les deux pays ont fait des concessions."

Natural Translation

Both countries made concessions.

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