French word

compensation

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃pɑ̃sasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncompensation

Example

Il a reçu une compensation après l'accident.

He received compensation after the accident.

Illustration for compensation (compensation)

More examples

Après le retard du vol, il a demandé une compensation.

After the flight delay, he requested compensation.

Core concept

A counterweight that offsets a loss and restores an earlier balance.

Common phrases

  • demander une compensation

    request compensation

  • recevoir une compensation

    receive compensation

  • une compensation financière

    financial compensation

Similar words

dédommagement: Financial compensation for damage, loss, or inconvenience.
indemnité: A payment for losses resulting from an accident or broken contract.
remboursement: A refund of expenses advanced or amounts already paid.
réparation: Action taken to remedy damage and restore things to their former state.

Definition in French

Somme versée ou avantage donné pour réparer un préjudice ou rétablir l'équilibre après une perte.

Word origin

Compensation is a learned French formation from Latin compensatio, based on compensare, to balance or make equivalent.

Usage tips

  • In employment contexts, compensation can refer to pay, so context distinguishes it from salaire or rémunération.

Other meanings

  • offsetnoun
  • remunerationnoun

Related words

  • compensercompensateverb
  • compensatoirecompensatoryadjective

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