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subordinates

/səˈbɔːrdɪnəts/ /səˈbɔːrdənəts/

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noun

Subordonné, subalterne

One who is subordinate.

Examples :

"The teacher explained the lesson to her subordinates, the students in the class. "

Le professeur a expliqué la leçon à ses subordonnés, les élèves de la classe.

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verb

Subordonner, assujettir

To make subservient.

Examples :

"The company often subordinates employee well-being to the pursuit of higher profits. "

L'entreprise subordonne souvent le bien-être des employés à la recherche de profits plus élevés.

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verb

Subordonner, rabaisser

To treat as of less value or importance.

Examples :

"She often subordinates her own needs to the needs of her children. "

Elle subordonne souvent ses propres besoins à ceux de ses enfants.

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verb

Subordonner

To make of lower priority in order of payment in bankruptcy.

Examples :

"The company's restructuring plan subordinates the debt owed to its suppliers to the debt owed to the bank, meaning the bank will be paid first in case of bankruptcy. "

Le plan de restructuration de l'entreprise subordonne la dette due à ses fournisseurs à la dette due à la banque, ce qui signifie que la banque sera payée en premier en cas de faillite.

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