French Conversation · Level 131
45 words
French word
contrepartie
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃tʁəpaʁti/
Meaning
- feminine nounsomething in return
Example
J'ai reçu une contrepartie pour mon aide.
I received something in return for my help.
More examples
En contrepartie, il m'a prêté sa voiture.
In return, he lent me his car.
Core concept
A corresponding share that completes a deal by answering what one side gives or receives.
Common phrases
en contrepartie
in return
une contrepartie financière
financial compensation
Similar words
paiement: A sum paid in return for goods or services.
cadeau: A present given without expecting payment.
échange: The mutual transfer of goods, services, or other things.
compensation: Payment or treatment intended to offset damage or disadvantage.
Definition in French
La partie donnée en échange qui correspond à la valeur reçue ou attendue.
Word origin
Contrepartie joins contre, 'in return' or 'opposite', with partie, 'part', creating the idea of a part that corresponds to another.
Usage tips
- Compared with récompense, contrepartie stresses an exchange or condition in return rather than a reward for merit alone.
Other meanings
- considerationnoun
- counterpartnoun
Opposites
- gratuitéfree servicenoun