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    Dédommager (en. Compensate)

    /dedɔmaʒe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To have the effect of compensating for a damage or harm suffered.
    The insurer decided to compensate the victim of the accident.
    L'assureur a décidé de dédommager la victime de l'accident.
    To reimburse a person for a financial loss.
    The company compensated customers after the product recall.
    L'entreprise a dédommagé les clients après le rappel de produit.
    To make compensation for services not rendered.
    We want to compensate employees for the overtime worked.
    Nous voulons dédommager les employés pour les heures supplémentaires travaillées.

    Etymology

    The word "compensate" is formed from the prefix 'com-' and 'pensare', derived from Latin 'pensare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get compensated
    To receive compensation for a loss.
    se faire dédommager
    to compensate someone for something
    To indemnify a person due to damage or loss.
    dédommager quelqu'un pour quelque chose
    to request compensation
    To make a request to receive financial compensation.
    demander des dédommagements

    Related Words

    damage
    Harm, loss suffered.
    dommage
    indemnity
    Sum of money paid in compensation for a loss.
    indemnité
    compensation
    Reimbursement or balancing of a damage.
    compensation

    Slang Meanings

    To get financial assistance.
    He compensated me after lending me money.
    Il m'a dédommagé après m'avoir prêté de l'argent.
    To be taken care of after an incident.
    After the water leak, the landlord quickly compensated me.
    Après la fuite d'eau, le propriétaire m'a rapidement dédommagé.