compenser
French → English
(general) To offset: to make up for a disadvantage or loss with a counterbalancing advantage
Il travaille dur le week-end pour compenser son manque de revenus.
(English) He works hard on weekends to make up for his lack of income.
Cette plante a besoin de plus d'eau pour compenser la chaleur intense.
(English) This plant needs more water to offset the intense heat.
(legal/finance) To indemnify: to pay someone an equivalent amount for a loss or damage
L'assurance va compenser les victimes de l'accident de voiture.
(English) The insurance will compensate the victims of the car accident.
La compagnie a offert des bons de voyage pour compenser le retard du vol.
(English) The company offered travel vouchers to compensate for the flight delay.
Entry ID: fr:en:compenser · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary