/ʁe.dɥiʁ/
#1764 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to reduce, to cut down
Word origin
From Latin reducere ('to lead back, to bring back'), from re- ('back') and ducere ('to lead').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- reducere
- English cognates
- reduce, reduction, conduct
Grammar
Verb type-re irregular (-uire family)
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
dépenses .
We must reduce our spending this month.
réduit .
The shop reduced the price by half.
l'écran.
We must cut down the time spent in front of the screen.
réduit .
She reduced her work to three days a week.
impôts.
This new law will reduce taxes.
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