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    Récompense (en. Reward)

    /ʁe.kɔ̃.pɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A reward is a prize or gratification granted for an act, effort, or service.
    He received a reward for his heroic act.
    Il a reçu une récompense pour son acte héroïque.
    A sum of money or a prize offered to encourage the provision of information or to complete a task.
    The police offered a reward for any information about the fugitive.
    La police a offert une récompense pour toute information sur le fugitif.
    The action of rewarding someone.
    His reward was public recognition of his hard work.
    Sa récompense fut une reconnaissance publique de son hard work.

    Etymology

    From the verb "récompenser," based on the prefix 'ré-' and the word 'compenser.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Reward for merit
    What is given to recognize a person's merit.
    récompense du mérite
    Monetary reward
    A reward in the form of money.
    récompense monétaire
    Loyalty reward
    A prize offered to regular customers of a business.
    récompense de fidélité

    Related Words

    To reward
    Granting a reward.
    récompenser
    Merit
    Quality or merit that justifies a reward.
    mérite
    Distinction
    Difference or honor received, often as a reward.
    distinction

    Slang Meanings

    A small gift or informal bonus.
    He gave me a coffee as a reward for my help.
    Il m'a donné un café en récompense de mon aide.
    An individual gratification outside the official rules.
    He had a surprise reward after work.
    Il a eu une récompense surprise après le travail.