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compromises

/ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪzɪz/ /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪsɪz/

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noun

Compromis, accord

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

Examples :

"The final agreement about the new office hours was reached through compromises on both sides, with employees agreeing to start earlier and management agreeing to shorten lunch breaks. "

L'accord final concernant les nouvelles heures de bureau a été conclu grâce à des compromis des deux côtés, les employés acceptant de commencer plus tôt et la direction acceptant de raccourcir les pauses déjeuner.

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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

Atteinte à la sécurité, compromission

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 company suffered significant compromises when hackers stole customer data. "

L'entreprise a subi des atteintes à la sécurité importantes lorsque des pirates ont volé des données clients.

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verb

Transiger, faire des compromis

To bind by mutual agreement.

Examples :

"The peace treaty compromises both nations to cease all military action against each other. "

Le traité de paix engage les deux nations à cesser toute action militaire l'une contre l'autre.

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verb

Transiger, faire des compromis

To adjust and settle by mutual concessions; to compound.

Examples :

""The siblings compromises on which TV show to watch by each choosing a show on alternating nights." "

Les frères et sœurs ont fait des compromis sur l'émission de télévision à regarder en choisissant chacun une émission en alternance.

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verb

Transiger, faire des compromis

To find a way between extremes.

Examples :

"To avoid a fight, the siblings compromised on which movie to watch. "

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

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verb

Compromettre, mettre en danger

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 posting those private photos online, she compromises her friend's reputation. "

En publiant ces photos privées en ligne, elle compromet la réputation de son amie.

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verb

Compromettre, nuire à

To cause impairment of.

Examples :

"The leaky roof compromises the structural integrity of the old house. "

Le toit qui fuit compromet l'intégrité structurelle de la vieille maison.

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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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