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    Compensation (en. Compensation)

    /kɔ̃.pe.n.sa.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Indemnity paid to compensate for damage or loss.
    He received compensation for the damage caused by the flood.
    Il a reçu une compensation pour les dégâts causés par l'inondation.
    Remuneration intended to compensate for an additional burden or effort.
    Salary compensation was increased due to overtime hours.
    La compensation salariale a été augmentée en raison des heures supplémentaires.
    Psychological mechanism by which a person seeks to make up for a lack or weakness.
    His professional success is compensation for his difficult childhood.
    Son succès professionnel est une compensation pour son enfance difficile.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'compensatio', derived from 'compensare' which means 'to weigh together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    financial compensation
    Amount allocated to compensate for financial harm.
    compensation financière
    request for compensation
    Request to obtain an indemnity.
    demande de compensation
    compensation in kind
    Thoughtful remuneration in material goods rather than cash.
    compensation en nature
    equitable compensation
    Fair remuneration in relation to services rendered.
    compensation équitable
    compensation for losses
    Recovery of losses through agreed indemnities.
    compensation des pertes

    Related Words

    indemnity
    Amount paid to compensate for harm or loss.
    indemnité
    damages
    Sum allocated to repair a damage.
    dommages
    reimbursement
    Repayment of a sum of money owed.
    remboursement
    recovery
    Return to a previous condition following a loss.
    récupération
    balance
    State of stability between opposing forces.
    équilibre

    Slang Meanings

    jackpot
    He set aside a jackpot for his compensation.
    Il a mis de côté une cagnotte pour sa compensation.
    comp
    He receives a comp for his efforts.
    Il reçoit une compens' pour ses efforts.
    bucks
    He got some bucks as compensation.
    Il a touché des pépettes comme compensation.