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    Récompenser (en. Reward)

    /ʁe.kɔ̃.pɑ̃.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Give something in return for merit.
    The school decided to reward the best students.
    L'école a décidé de récompenser les meilleurs élèves.
    Compensate an effort or success with a benefit.
    We must reward his hard work.
    Nous devons récompenser son travail acharné.
    Dedicate a reward in recognition of an act.
    The committee chose to reward his heroism.
    Le comité a choisi de récompenser son héroïsme.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 're-' and 'compensate', coming from the Latin 'recompensare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reward merit
    Grant recognition for a job well done.
    récompenser le mérite
    reward an effort
    Give a reward for notable work or sacrifice.
    récompenser un effort
    reward at stake
    Indication that a prize or benefit is in sight.
    récompense à la clé

    Related Words

    reward
    What is given in return for a service or merit.
    récompense
    retribution
    Action of retributing, giving a reward.
    rétribution
    merit
    Quality of that which deserves a reward.
    mérite

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected benefit
    That stroke of luck is a real reward from life.
    Ce coup de chance, c'est une vraie récompense de la vie.
    Gift or surprise
    We got a surprise reward for doing well.
    On a eu une récompense surprise pour avoir bien travaillé.