No. 4,224 in French
décote
"Décote" means a reduction, discount, or devaluation, often referring to a decrease in value or rating.
In a sentence
La voiture a subi une décote importante après l'accident.
The car experienced a significant depreciation after the accident.
In this sentence, 'décote' refers to the reduction in value of the car.
Le gouvernement a annoncé une décote sur les taxes pour les petites entreprises.
The government announced a deduction on taxes for small businesses.
Here, 'décote' indicates a discount or reduction in the amount of taxes owed.
Les actions de cette entreprise montrent une décote par rapport au marché.
The company's stocks display a markdown compared to the market.
In this context, 'décote' is used to express a lowered valuation or price compared to the market standard.
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