English–French
“compensation” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃dɛmnite/
Example
Il a reçu une indemnité après l'accident.
He received compensation after the accident.
How to say “compensation” in French
“Compensation” in French is indemnité.
A payment that fills part of the gap left by a loss or missing income.
Example sentences with indemnité
Après l'accident, il a demandé une indemnité à son assurance.
After the accident, he claimed compensation from his insurance company.
Tips for using indemnité
- The specific cause usually follows the noun, as in indemnité de licenciement for severance pay and indemnité kilométrique for mileage reimbursement.
Other French words for “compensation”
Il a reçu une compensation après l'accident.
He received compensation after the accident.
Nous attendons une indemnisation.
We are waiting for compensation.