off-peak in French
off-peak in French is creux — off-peak means happening at, or applying to, a time when demand is low — so usually quieter and cheaper. It is used most often of travel tickets, electricity tariffs, phone calls and gym or venue bookings.
off-peak in French
creux
During a period of less use or demand than the maximum (peak), generally overnight.
What does "off-peak" mean?
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adjective Happening at, or applying to, a time when demand is low — so usually quieter and cheaper. It is used most often of travel tickets, electricity tariffs, phone calls and gym or venue bookings.
"An off-peak return to Manchester is nearly half the price."
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adverb During a period of low demand.
"If you can travel off-peak, do — the trains are empty."
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off-peak in a sentence
- An off-peak return to Manchester is nearly half the price.
- The tariff charges less for off-peak electricity used overnight.
- If you can travel off-peak, do — the trains are empty.
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What is "off-peak" in French?
"off-peak" in French is creux. off-peak means: Happening at, or applying to, a time when demand is low — so usually quieter and cheaper. It is used most often of travel tickets, electricity tariffs, phone calls and gym or venue bookings.
How do you use "off-peak" in a sentence?
Example: "An off-peak return to Manchester is nearly half the price." In French, "off-peak" is creux.
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