compromise

• Nom désignant un accord ou un règlement obtenu par des concessions mutuelles, où chaque partie cède quelque chose pour résoudre un conflit ou un différend.

A noun referring to an agreement or settlement reached by mutual concession, where each party gives up something to resolve a conflict or dispute.

1. Mutual agreementB2formal

   An agreement reached by each side making concessions.

   compromis (accord mutuel)

   • After hours of negotiation, they reached a compromise.
   • The compromise satisfied both parties.
   • A compromise was necessary to avoid a strike.

   Synonymesaccommodationagreementarrangementdealgive-and-takesettlementtradeoff

   Antonymesconflictdeadlockdisagreementimpasse

2. Middle groundB2formal

   A settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an intermediate state between conflicting alternatives.

   compromis (règlement par concessions mutuelles)

   • The final contract was a compromise between the two proposals.
   • They found a compromise that balanced cost and quality.
   • The compromise solution was acceptable to everyone.

   Synonymesaccommodationagreementbalanceconcessionsettlementtradeoff

   Antonymesconflictdisagreementdispute

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de régler un différend par des concessions mutuelles, ou d'affaiblir ou de mettre en danger quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of settling a dispute by mutual concession, or to weaken or damage something.

1. Reach an agreementB2formal

   To settle a dispute by mutual concessions.

   transiger

   • They compromised on the price of the car.
   • The two parties compromised to avoid a lawsuit.
   • We need to compromise to reach a fair solution.

   Synonymesconcedenegotiatesettle

2. Weaken or endangerB2formal

   To expose to risk or weaken the integrity of something.

   Compromettre (affaiblir ou mettre en danger)

   • Sharing your password can compromise your security.
   • The leak compromised the entire operation.
   • His actions compromised the team's trust.

   Synonymesdamageendangerhazardimpairjeopardizeprejudicethreatenundermineweaken

   Antonymesfortifyhardenstrengthen