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compromise

/ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/

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noun

Compromis, arrangement

The settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions.

Examples :

"The compromise on the school project was reached when each student agreed to contribute their strengths to the final presentation. "

Le compromis sur le projet scolaire a été trouvé lorsque chaque élève a accepté de contribuer avec ses points forts à la présentation finale.

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noun

Compromission, concession préjudiciable

A committal to something derogatory or objectionable; a prejudicial concession; a surrender.

Examples :

"a compromise of character or right"

Une compromission du caractère ou du droit.

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noun

Compromission, atteinte à la sécurité

In data security, a violation of the security system such that an unauthorized disclosure or loss of sensitive information may have occurred, or the unauthorized disclosure or loss itself.

Examples :

"The recent software compromise at the school allowed hackers to access student records. "

La récente compromission logicielle à l'école a permis aux pirates informatiques d'accéder aux dossiers des élèves.

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verb

Convenir, transiger

To bind by mutual agreement.

Examples :

"The two neighbors compromised on a schedule for sharing the use of the garden tools. "

Les deux voisins ont convenu d'un calendrier pour partager l'utilisation des outils de jardinage.

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verb

Transiger, faire des compromis

To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.

Examples :

"The two siblings compromised on who got to choose the movie, agreeing to alternate movie nights. "

Les deux frères et sœurs ont fait des compromis sur qui choisirait le film, acceptant d'alterner les soirées cinéma.

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verb

Transiger, trouver un compromis

To find a way between extremes.

Examples :

"To avoid an argument, the siblings compromised on which movie to watch. "

Pour éviter une dispute, les frères et sœurs ont trouvé un compromis sur le film à regarder.

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verb

Compromettre, mettre en péril

To pledge by some act or declaration; to endanger the life, reputation, etc., of, by some act which can not be recalled; to expose to suspicion.

Examples :

"By refusing to compromise on their demands, the students risked jeopardizing the entire school project. "

En refusant de transiger sur leurs exigences, les étudiants ont risqué de compromettre l'ensemble du projet scolaire.

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verb

Compromettre, nuire à

To cause impairment of.

Examples :

"Poor air quality compromised the children's lung development. "

La mauvaise qualité de l'air a compromis le développement pulmonaire des enfants.

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verb

Compromettre, violer

To breach (a security system).

Examples :

"He tried to compromise the security in the computer by guessing the password."

Il a essayé de compromettre la sécurité de l'ordinateur en devinant le mot de passe.

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