English–French

“reduce” in French

French

Alsodiminuer

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁedɥiʁ/

Example

Nous devons réduire nos dépenses.

We need to reduce our expenses.

Illustration for réduire (reduce)

How to say “reduce” in French

“Reduce” in French is réduire.

A setting or quantity is turned down from its current level, like a volume knob moved lower.

Full entry for réduire: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with réduire

Pour l'environnement, il faut réduire les émissions de CO2.

For the environment, we must reduce CO2 emissions.

Tips for using réduire

  • Réduire de 20 % means make something 20% smaller, while réduire à 20 % means bring it down to 20% of its original amount.

Other French words for “reduce”

Peux-tu diminuer le son, s'il te plaît ?

Can you reduce the volume, please?

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