What does dédommagement in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word dédommagement in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use dédommagement in French.

The word dédommagement in French means damages, costs, compensation, compensation payment, in return for. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word dédommagement

damages, costs

nom masculin (compensation)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
L'assurance paie en dédommagement des pertes subies.
The insurance pays the costs of losses incurred.

compensation, compensation payment

nom masculin (paiement reçu)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'entreprise lui a payé un dédommagement pour ses services.
The company paid him compensation for his services.

in return for

locution adverbiale (en réparation de [qch])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Elle a reçu un cadeau en dédommagement de son temps passé bénévolement.

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