reward

• Nom désignant quelque chose donné ou reçu en échange d'efforts, de réalisations, d'un bon comportement ou d'un service.

A noun referring to something given or received in return for effort, achievement, good behavior, or service.

1. Compensation for effortA2formal

   Something given in return for good behavior, hard work, or achievement.

   Récompense pour un effort

   • She received a reward for finding the lost dog.
   • The company offers a cash reward for the best idea.
   • He got a reward for his excellent performance at work.

   Synonymesawardbenefitbonusbountycompensationpaymentprizerecompenseremunerationreturn

   Antonymesforfeitpenaltypunishment

2. Financial incentiveB1formal

   A sum of money offered for information leading to the capture of a criminal or return of lost property.

   Récompense financière

   • The police offered a reward for information about the robbery.
   • A reward of $5,000 was posted for the return of the stolen painting.
   • The bank announced a reward for the capture of the thief.

   Synonymesbounty

3. Intrinsic benefitB2informal

   A positive outcome or feeling that comes from doing something worthwhile.

   bénéfice intrinsèque

   • The reward of helping others is a sense of fulfillment.
   • Teaching brings its own rewards.
   • The biggest reward was seeing the children smile.

   Synonymesfulfillmentgratificationpayoffsatisfaction

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de donner quelque chose, comme de l'argent, des éloges ou un prix, en réponse à un service, une réussite ou un bon comportement.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving something, such as money, praise, or a prize, in return for a service, achievement, or good behavior.

1. Give something in returnB1formal

   To give something, such as money, praise, or a prize, to someone for their effort, achievement, or good behavior.

   récompenser

   • The company rewarded her for her excellent sales performance.
   • He was rewarded with a promotion after years of hard work.
   • The teacher rewarded the students for their good behavior.

   Synonymesacknowledgecompensaterecompenseremuneraterepayrequite

   Antonymesfinepunish

2. Provide satisfactionB2formal

   To make an effort or activity feel worthwhile or satisfying.

   récompenser (au sens de rendre satisfaisant)

   • The challenging project rewarded him with a great sense of accomplishment.
   • Volunteering at the shelter rewards you with a feeling of purpose.
   • Her patience was rewarded when the garden finally bloomed.

   Synonymescompensategratifyjustifypay offrepayvindicate