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    Dédommagement (en. Compensation)

    /dedɔmaʒmɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Sum of money paid to repair a prejudice.
    He obtained compensation after the accident.
    Il a obtenu un dédommagement après l'accident.
    Compensation for a loss or a prejudice.
    The compensations for the victims were evaluated.
    Les dédommagements pour les sinistrés ont été évalués.
    Financial repair following a dispute.
    The court ordered compensation of 10,000 euros.
    Le tribunal a ordonné un dédommagement de 10 000 euros.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the verb 'to compensate', which means 'to repair a damage' and is composed of the prefix 'de-' and the word 'damage'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to request compensation
    Making a request to receive compensation.
    demander un dédommagement
    to receive compensation
    Obtaining a sum of money as compensation for a prejudice.
    recevoir un dédommagement
    to file an insurance claim
    Using one's insurance to receive compensation.
    faire jouer son assurance

    Related Words

    indemnity
    Sum of money paid to compensate for a loss.
    indemnité
    damages
    Financial prejudices suffered.
    dommages
    repair
    Action of repairing a damage.
    réparation

    Slang Meanings

    Cash for a prejudice
    I need to get cash for the accident.
    Il faut que je récupère du pognon pour l'accident.
    Dough for compensation
    I hope to get dough after this mishap.
    J'espère toucher du fric après cette mésaventure.