at the expense of
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Définition et signification de « at the expense of » en anglais

at the expense of
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aux dépens de

causing a negative consequence or cost to someone or something in order to benefit another 
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Exemples
His success came at the expense of his personal life, as he devoted all his time to work. 

Son succès est venu au détriment de sa vie personnelle, car il a consacré tout son temps au travail.

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