French Conversation · Level 44
75 words
French word
concession
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃sesjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounconcession
Example
Il a fait une concession pour conclure l'accord.
He made a concession to reach an agreement.
More examples
Elle est prête à faire des concessions pour sauver le couple.
She is ready to make concessions to save the couple.
Core concept
An opening in one's demands that lets an agreement proceed, or a granted right to operate a business.
Common phrases
faire une concession
make a concession
faire des concessions
make concessions
sans concession
without compromise
Similar words
compromis: A mutually negotiated agreement involving concessions from all sides.
accord: Agreement between two or more parties on conditions or intentions.
acceptation: The act of accepting offered conditions or a proposal.
Definition in French
Action de céder sur un point lors d'une discussion ou d'une négociation; désigne aussi le droit accordé pour exploiter un lieu ou vendre un produit.
Word origin
French concession derives from Latin concessio, from concedere meaning 'to yield or grant', and Old French carried it into French.
Usage tips
- The standard negotiation phrase is faire une concession, while concession commerciale refers to an authorized commercial operation.