partie remise
The English phrase "rain check" can be expressed in French as partie remise.
A "rain check" refers to an extension or postponement of an offer.
Meaning: an extension or postponement of an offer (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use Remettre à une date ultérieure to formally state that something will be rescheduled for a later date. Use On remet ça à une autre fois as an informal way to suggest, "let's do it another time."
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the noun phrase, note that partie is a feminine noun, so it is preceded by the feminine article une in the expression une partie remise.
Did you know?
- While partie remise sounds like a polite postponement, it can be used as a veiled threat to mean 'this is not over' or 'I will get my revenge'.
- If you are at a shop and see the word remise, it might not mean a postponement, but rather a 'discount' on the price of an item.
- The term partie in this context does not mean a 'part' or a 'portion', but rather a 'match' or a 'game', such as a game of cards or tennis.
Examples in context
- Ce n'est qu'une partie remise.It is just a rain check.
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are talking on the phone about a canceled dinner.
- ManonJe suis vraiment désolée, Gabriel, je ne peux pas venir ce soir.I am really sorry, Gabriel, I cannot come tonight.
- GabrielCe n'est pas grave, Manon. On se fait une partie remise ?It is not a problem, Manon. Can we take a rain check?
- ManonOui, avec plaisir !Yes, with pleasure!
- GabrielParfait, on se rappelle bientôt.Perfect, we will talk again soon.
