collateral
US /kəˈlæt̬.ɚ.əl/
UK /kəˈlæt̬.ɚ.əl/
1.
garantie, gage
something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.
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He put up his house as collateral for the loan.
Il a mis sa maison en garantie pour le prêt.
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The bank requires sufficient collateral before approving a large loan.
La banque exige une garantie suffisante avant d'approuver un prêt important.
2.
dommages collatéraux, dégâts indirects
unintended damage or injury
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The bombing caused extensive collateral damage to civilian buildings.
Le bombardement a causé d'importants dommages collatéraux aux bâtiments civils.
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They tried to minimize collateral damage during the operation.
Ils ont essayé de minimiser les dommages collatéraux pendant l'opération.
1.
collatéral, secondaire
additional but subordinate; secondary.
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The research had some interesting collateral findings.
La recherche a eu des résultats collatéraux intéressants.
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His collateral duties included managing the office supplies.
Ses fonctions collatérales comprenaient la gestion des fournitures de bureau.