No. 472 in French
promotion
The act of advancing, advertising, or offering something at a reduced price; also a graduating class or cohort.
In a sentence
J'ai reçu une promotion au travail cette semaine.
I received a promotion at work this week.
The term "promotion" refers to an advancement in one's job position or role.
Il y a une promotion sur les produits électroniques cette semaine.
There is a discount promotion on electronics this week.
Here, "promotion" refers to a marketing campaign offering discounts or special deals to customers.
Cette organisation vise à la promotion de la paix et de la solidarité.
This organization aims at promoting peace and solidarity.
In this context, "promotion" denotes the act of encouraging or supporting a cause or idea.
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