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to make up for
01
compenser
to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged
Transitive: to make up for a fault or shortcoming
Informal
Exemples
She is trying to make up for her mistake.
Elle essaie de rattraper son erreur.
02
compenser, suppléer
to cover for someone's absence, mistakes, or weaknesses by providing support, alternatives, or doing extra
Transitive: to make up for sb
Exemples
The intern had to make up for the absent administrative assistant and answer the phones all day.
Le stagiaire a dû compenser l'absence de l'assistant administratif et répondre au téléphone toute la journée.
