compensated

• Décrit une personne ou une chose qui a reçu une compensation, généralement sous forme de paiement ou de dédommagement pour un travail, une perte ou un préjudice.

Describes a person or thing that has received compensation, typically in the form of payment or recompense for work, loss, or injury.

1. Receiving paymentB2formal

   Given money or something else of value in return for work, loss, or inconvenience.

   rémunéré, indemnisé

   • All employees are fully compensated for overtime work.
   • The company compensated the workers for the delay.
   • He was compensated for the damage to his property.

   Synonymespaidremunerated

   Antonymesuncompensatedunpaid

2. Offset or balancedC1formal

   Having a counterbalancing effect; made up for.

   compensé (au sens de contrebalancé)

   • The risks are compensated by the potential rewards.
   • Her lack of experience is compensated by her enthusiasm.
   • The high cost is compensated by the excellent quality.

   Synonymesbalancedcounterbalancedneutralizedoffset

   Antonymesunbalanceduncompensated

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de dédommager quelqu'un d'une perte, d'un préjudice ou d'un effort, ou de fournir une contrepartie financière. Peut aussi signifier contrebalancer ou corriger un effet négatif.

A verb used to indicate the act of making amends or providing payment to someone for loss, injury, or effort.

1. Make up for loss or damageB2formal

   To pay or provide something to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience.

   compenser

   • The company compensated her for the damaged goods.
   • He was compensated for his time and effort.
   • The insurance policy will compensate you for the stolen items.

   Synonymesindemnifyrecompenseredressreimburserepayrequite

2. Counterbalance or offsetB2formal

   To reduce or balance the effect of something negative.

   Compenser (contrebalancer)

   • Her hard work compensated for her lack of experience.
   • The high salary compensates for the long hours.
   • He tried to compensate for his mistake by apologizing.

   Synonymesbalancecounteractcounterbalancecountervailneutralizeoffsetredress

   Antonymesaggravateintensifyworsen