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    Compromis (en. Compromise)

    /kɔ̃.pʁɔ.mi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An agreement that involves concessions from both sides.
    The two countries signed a compromise to resolve the conflict.
    Les deux pays ont signé un compromis pour résoudre le conflit.
    An arrangement that allows for a consensus to be reached.
    It took a compromise for all parties to be satisfied.
    Il a fallu un compromis pour que toutes les parties soient satisfaites.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'compromissum', which means 'mutual promise'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to make compromises
    To agree to give up certain positions to reach an agreement.
    faire des compromis
    to win by compromise
    To achieve a favorable outcome by agreeing to make concessions.
    gagner par compromis
    to propose a compromise
    To suggest a solution that includes concessions from both parties.
    proposer un compromis

    Related Words

    concession
    Action of giving up something in an agreement.
    concession
    agreement
    Agreement or arrangement between two or more parties.
    entente

    Slang Meanings

    To make concessions.
    He had to make compromises for everyone to be happy.
    Il a dû faire des compromis pour que tout le monde soit content.
    To find common ground.
    We finally reached an agreement after several compromises.
    On a fini par se mettre d'accord après plusieurs compromis.