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allègement

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Definition: (m noun) lightening, reduction, relief

L'allègement de personnel nous permettra de faire face à nos problèmes financiers - A reduction in personnel will allow us to deal with our financial problems

Ils cherchent un allègement fiscal - They are seeking tax relief.

Alternate spelling: allégement

Related: léger (adj) - light; alléger - to lighten

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