consigné
In French, the word for returnable (in the context of a container that can be returned for a refund of a deposit) is consigné.
The term is used to describe items like bottles or containers that are subject to a deposit system. The noun consignation refers to the system itself, where a small amount of money is charged and then refunded upon the return of the container.
What does it mean word for word?
The word consigné is the past participle of the verb consigner, which in this context means to have a sum of money deposited or consigned to be later refunded.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, consigné must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use the feminine form consignée for feminine nouns and the masculine plural form consignés for masculine plural nouns.
Did you know?
- Outside of recycling, the verb consigner can be used in a legal or police context to mean confining someone or keeping them under guard.
- The word consigné can describe a person who has been officially assigned to a specific post or station.
- In historical records, to consigner something meant to officially enter it into a ledger or register.
Examples in context
- Ces bouteilles sont consignées.These bottles are returnable.This sentence demonstrates the use of consigné to describe bottles.Tatoeba #13669536 by Adelpa, translation #13669525 by Ergulis
- Ces bouteilles sont consignées et donc retournables.These bottles are deposit bottles and thus returnable.
- Veuillez noter que tous les articles renvoyables doivent être accompagnés d'un formulaire de retour.Please note that all returnable items must be accompanied by a return form.
- Est-ce que ce pack de lait est consigné ?Is this pack of milk returnable?
- Nous ne vendons que des bouteilles consignées.We only sell returnable bottles.
Example conversation
At a local grocery store.
- ManonGabriel, est-ce que ces caisses sont consignées ?Gabriel, are these crates returnable?
- GabrielOui, Manon, tu peux les rendre au magasin.Yes, Manon, you can return them to the store.
- ManonC'est parfait pour économiser un peu d'argent.That is perfect for saving a little money.
- GabrielAbsolument, c'est une très bonne habitude.Absolutely, it is a very good habit.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
