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Hedge
01
haie
a row of closely-planted bushes or small trees that form a boundary, particularly on the edge of a garden, road, or field
Exemples
They trimmed the hedge along the driveway to keep it neat.
Ils ont taillé la haie le long de l'allée pour la garder bien rangée.
02
a deliberately vague statement
Exemples
She made a hedge about her future plans to avoid confrontation.
03
protection, couverture (des risques)
a thing or method that protects one against potential problems, particularly financial ones
Exemples
A hedge is a financial instrument used to offset the risk of adverse price movements in assets.
Une couverture est un instrument financier utilisé pour compenser le risque de mouvements de prix défavorables dans les actifs.
04
a linguistic device used to indicate uncertainty, vagueness, or lack of commitment, often expressed through words or phrases
Exemples
Linguists study hedges to understand how speakers soften assertions.
to hedge
01
clôturer, entourer
to create an obstacle or restriction, hindering movement or impact
Transitive: to hedge sth
Exemples
The dense forest hedged the path, making it difficult to continue the journey.
La forêt dense a entravé le chemin, rendant difficile la poursuite du voyage.
02
éluder, se dérober
to evade giving a clear or firm response, decision, or commitment
Intransitive
Exemples
The politician hedged during the debate, avoiding direct answers to tough questions.
Le politicien a éludé pendant le débat, évitant de donner des réponses directes aux questions difficiles.
03
couvrir, se protéger
to reduce the risk of loss or failure by making a counterbalancing action or decision
Transitive: to hedge a risk or venture
Exemples
The company hedged its currency risks by using foreign exchange contracts.
L'entreprise a couvért ses risques de change en utilisant des contrats de change.
04
clôturer, entourer
to enclose or outline an area by planting or placing a row of shrubs or small trees
Transitive: to hedge an area
Exemples
The park was hedged with low shrubs, separating it from the street.
Le parc était clôturé avec des arbustes bas, le séparant de la rue.
