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réduire

reduce

verb reh-DWEER Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities

Also means

cut down

Usage Note

Réduire is an irregular verb conjugated like conduire: present je réduis, il réduit, past participle réduit. It covers reducing quantities, prices, and sauces (réduire une sauce in cooking). The adjective/noun réduit means 'reduced' or 'a small cramped space'.

Examples

"Il faut réduire les dépenses."

Natural Translation

We need to reduce expenses.

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