aucun remboursement
The English phrase "no refund" is translated into French as aucun remboursement.
This phrase is used to indicate that money will not be returned after a purchase.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of aucun (none/no) and remboursement (refund/reimbursement).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase aucun remboursement, the word aucun is used here in its singular form, which is standard when expressing 'no' in the sense of 'not a single one'.
Did you know?
- In French consumer law, a sign saying aucun remboursement may be legally void for online purchases due to the mandatory droit de rétractation or 'right of withdrawal'.
- The word remboursement shares its root with the English word 'bourse', referring to a purse or pouch, which historically held the money being returned.
- While aucun remboursement is the standard term, a shopkeeper might colloquially say ni repris ni échangé to mean they won't take anything back or exchange it.
Examples in context
- Désolé, mais nous ne pouvons pas procéder à un remboursementSorry, but we cannot proceed with a refund.
- Il n'y a aucun remboursement possible.There is no refund possible.
- Désolé, il n'y aura aucun remboursement.Sorry, there will be no refund.
Example conversation
Emma is buying a dress from Hugo at a vintage market.
- EmmaJe peux rendre cette robe demain ?Can I return this dress tomorrow?
- HugoDésolé Emma, c'est aucun remboursement ici.Sorry Emma, there are no refunds here.
- EmmaC'est vraiment dommage, Hugo.That's really a shame, Hugo.
- HugoC'est la règle pour tout le monde.It's the rule for everyone.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aucun, remboursement, CC BY-SA 4.0.
