English–French
“compensate” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/dedomaʒe/
Example
La compagnie a dédommagé les clients pour le retard.
The company compensated the customers for the delay.
How to say “compensate” in French
“Compensate” in French is dédommager.
A scale tipped by harm is brought back toward balance with payment or practical compensation.
Example sentences with dédommager
Après la tempête, la mairie a dédommagé les habitants.
After the storm, city hall compensated the residents.
Tips for using dédommager
- The recipient is the direct object, while the reason commonly follows pour, as in dédommager les clients pour le retard.
Other French words for “compensate”
L'assurance va indemniser la famille.
The insurance company will compensate the family.