politique de retour
The English phrase return policy is politique de retour in French.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase politique de retour is composed of politique (policy), de (of) and retour (return).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural return policies, the noun is pluralized as politiques de retour.
Did you know?
- While politique de retour describes a store's rules, French law protects consumers with a droit de rétractation, which is a legal 'right of withdrawal' for certain purchases.
- Beyond shopping, retour is the standard term used to describe a 'comeback' for a musician or actor returning to fame.
- The word politique originates from the Ancient Greek word politikós, which is the ancestor of both the French and English versions of the word.
Examples in context
- Je voudrais connaître votre politique de retour.I would like to know your return policy.
- Quelles sont les conditions de retour pour ce produit ?What are the return conditions for this product?
- Quelle est votre politique de retour ?What is your return policy?
- Je n'ai pas lu la politique de retour.I haven't read the return policy.
- La politique de retour est très souple.The return policy is very flexible.
Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are shopping at a clothing store.
- EmmaEst-ce que tu connais la politique de retour ?Do you know the return policy?
- NathanNon, je vais vérifier sur le site.No, I am going to check on the website.
- EmmaC'est important pour cet achat.It is important for this purchase.
- NathanTu as raison, Emma.You are right, Emma.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, politique, retour, CC BY-SA 4.0.
