rebate

• Nom désignant un remboursement partiel d'un montant payé, sous forme de réduction ou de retour d'argent, ou bien une rainure ou feuillure rectangulaire taillée dans une surface pour assembler deux pièces.

A noun referring to a partial refund or return of money paid, or a rectangular groove cut into a surface to join two pieces together.

1. B2formal

   A partial refund or return of money paid for a product or service, often offered as an incentive.

   Remboursement partiel

   • The store offered a $50 rebate on the new smartphone.
   • She received a tax rebate after filing her annual return.
   • Mail-in rebates are a common way to save money on electronics.

   Synonymesallowancedeductiondiscountreductionrefundrepayment

   Antonymesextrafineincreasepenaltypremiumsurcharge

2. Groove in woodworkingC1formal

   A rectangular recess or groove cut into a piece of wood or stone to receive another piece, forming a joint.

   Feuillure

   • The carpenter cut a rebate in the door frame for the panel.
   • A rebate joint is commonly used in cabinet making.
   • He measured the depth of the rebate before fitting the glass.

   Synonymeschannelgroovenotchrabbetrecessslot

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rembourser une partie d'un paiement ou de réduire un montant dû, à titre de compensation ou de remise.

A verb used to indicate the act of returning a portion of a payment or reducing the amount owed as a refund or discount.

1. Give a price reductionB2formal

   To return a portion of the purchase price to a buyer, often as a promotional incentive.

   Accorder une remise

   • The store will rebate 10% of the purchase price during the sale.
   • Manufacturers often rebate a portion of the cost to encourage bulk buying.
   • They rebated the full amount after the customer complained.

   Synonymesgive backrefundreimburserepay

2. Cut a groove in materialC1formaltechnical

   To cut a recess or groove into a piece of timber or stone, typically for joining or fitting.

   rainer / feuillurer

   • The carpenter rebated the edge of the wooden plank for a snug fit.
   • He carefully rebated the stone to create a channel for the wiring.
   • The frame was rebated to hold the glass panel securely.

   Synonymeschannelgroovenotchrabbetrecess

3. Join with a rebateC1formaltechnical

   To connect two pieces of material by fitting a rebated edge into a corresponding groove.

   Assembler à rainure et languette

   • The craftsman rebated the two boards together to form a seamless joint.
   • They rebated the panels to create a sturdy cabinet door.
   • The window frame was rebated into the wall for better insulation.

   Synonymesrabbet