compromise
US /ˈkɑːm.prə.maɪz/
UK /ˈkɑːm.prə.maɪz/
1.
compromis, arrangement
an agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions
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After long negotiations, they finally reached a compromise.
Après de longues négociations, ils ont finalement trouvé un compromis.
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A good relationship requires constant compromise from both sides.
Une bonne relation exige un compromis constant des deux côtés.
2.
compromission, atteinte
a situation in which something is exposed to danger or weakened
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The security breach was a serious compromise of user data.
La faille de sécurité était un grave compromis des données utilisateur.
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His reputation suffered a major compromise after the scandal.
Sa réputation a subi un grave compromis après le scandale.
1.
compromettre, faire des concessions
to accept standards that are lower than desirable
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We cannot compromise on safety standards.
Nous ne pouvons pas compromettre les normes de sécurité.
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He refused to compromise his principles.
Il a refusé de compromettre ses principes.
2.
compromettre, mettre en péril
to expose to danger or weaken (a reputation, principle, etc.)
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Smoking can compromise your health.
Fumer peut compromettre votre santé.
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The leaked information could compromise the entire operation.
Les informations divulguées pourraient compromettre toute l’opération.