French Conversation · Level 22
90 words
French word
détriment
Pronunciation
IPA/detʁimɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine noundisadvantage
Example
La décision a été prise au détriment des employés.
The decision was made at the employees' expense.
More examples
Il a accepté le contrat au détriment de sa santé.
He accepted the contract to the detriment of his health.
Core concept
One party's advantage leaves another party with something diminished.
Common phrases
au détriment de
to the detriment of
au détriment de la santé
to the detriment of health
Similar words
dommage: Damage or negative effects caused by an event or action.
perte: A financial or material loss resulting from losing something.
désavantage: A condition that puts someone in a less favorable position.
préjudice: Damage affecting someone's rights, reputation, or interests.
Definition in French
Préjudice ou perte subie par une personne ou une chose, en particulier quand une action avantage quelqu'un au détriment d'un autre.
Word origin
Détriment comes from Latin detrimentum through French, with a root meaning 'to wear away' that led to the idea of damage or loss.
Usage tips
- Détriment is a formal noun, especially common in au détriment de, while everyday speech often uses nuire à.