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Définition et signification de « compensate » en anglais

to compensate
01

compenser, indemniser

to give something, particularly money, to make up for the difficulty, pain, damage, etc. that someone has suffered 
Transitive: to compensate sb | to compensate sb for damage or difficulty
to compensate definition and meaning
Exemples
Insurance companies often compensate policyholders for property damage or loss. 

Les compagnies d'assurance compensent souvent les assurés pour les dommages ou pertes de biens.

02

compenser, dédommager

to make up for losses or deficiencies by providing something of equal value or benefit 
Transitive: to compensate for a loss or deficiency
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
dérivé
verbe d’action
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compensate
3e personne du singulier
compensates
participe présent
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passé simple
compensated
participe passé
compensated
Exemples
The company compensated for the delay in delivery by offering a discount to customers. 

L'entreprise a compensé le retard de livraison en offrant une réduction aux clients.

03

compenser, contrebalancer

to pay someone for the work they have done 
Transitive: to compensate sb for work or service | to compensate sb
Exemples
The company compensates its employees with competitive salaries and benefits packages. 

L'entreprise compense ses employés avec des salaires compétitifs et des avantages sociaux.

04

compenser, dédommager

to offset or make amends for something undesirable by applying an opposing force or effect 
Transitive: to compensate for an undesirable situation
Exemples
The company increased employee benefits to compensate for the lack of salary raises. 

L'entreprise a augmenté les avantages sociaux pour compenser le manque d'augmentations de salaire.

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