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to compensate
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complacent
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complaisant
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to betide
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to bethink
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betimes
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to contend
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contender
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adjacent
(contigu)

(contigu)

adjacent

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/əˈdʒeɪsənt/
Adjectif

situated next to or near something

synonymnext
synonymside by side(p)
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The two countries share an adjacent border that stretches for hundreds of miles.
The new playground was built adjacent to the elementary school.
The bookstore is located in the shopping mall adjacent to the coffee shop.
adjacent
to adjourn
(reporter)

(reporter)

ajourner

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/əˈdʒɝn/
Adjectif

(an event or meeting) to be closed or temporarily paused

synonymbreak up
synonymrecess

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Intransitif
adjunct
complément

complément

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/ˈæˌdʒəŋkt/
Adjectif

something added to another thing but not an essential part of it

to bestow
(délivrer)

(délivrer)

conférer

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/bɪˈstoʊ/
Adjectif

to present or give something, often with a sense of honor or generosity

synonymconfer

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ditransitive
to bestow
to bestrew
(parsemer de)

(parsemer de)

joncher de

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/bɪstɹˈuː/
Adjectif

cover by strewing

to compensate
(contrebalancer)

(contrebalancer)

compenser

flag
/ˈkɑmpənˌseɪt/
Adjectif

to pay someone for the work they have done

synonymrecompense
synonymremunerate
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The company compensates its employees with competitive salaries and benefits packages.
The law mandates that employers must compensate workers for overtime hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek.
The nonprofit organization relies on donations to compensate volunteers for their time and effort.

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Transitif
complacent
(suffisant)

(suffisant)

content de soi

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/kəmˈpɫeɪsənt/
Adjectif

overly satisfied or content with one's current situation or achievements, often to the point of neglecting potential risks or improvements

synonymself-complacent
synonymself-satisfied
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Living in a safe neighborhood, they grew complacent about home security measures until their house was burglarized.
The team's early lead in the game made them complacent, leading to a surprise comeback by the opposing team.
Despite declining sales figures, the company remained complacent, refusing to implement changes to its marketing strategy.
complacent
complaisant
complaisant

complaisant

flag
/kəmˈpɫeɪsənt/
Adjectif

willing to please others without question

synonymobliging
to betide
advenir

advenir

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/bɪˈtaɪd/
Adjectif

to take place, especially in a way that seems inevitable

synonymbechance
synonymbefall
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We must prepare for whatever may betide.
Whatever may betide, she remains hopeful.
Let fate decide what will betide next.

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Intransitif
to bethink
(réfléchir à)

(réfléchir à)

considérer

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/bɪˈθɪŋk/
Adjectif

cause oneself to consider something

betimes
tôt

tôt

flag
/bɪtˈaɪmz/
AdjectifOld use

used to refer to something happening earlier than expected or before the usual time

synonymearly

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Adverbe Interrogatif
to contend
(affirmer)

(affirmer)

prétendre

flag
/kənˈtɛnd/
Adjectif

to argue the truth of something

synonympostulate
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The politician contended that economic reforms would lead to greater prosperity for all citizens.
He contended that climate change poses a serious threat to global ecosystems.
The historian contended that the ancient civilization was more advanced than previously believed.

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Transitif
contender
(concurrente)

(concurrente)

concurrent

flag
/kənˈtɛndɝ/
Adjectif

a person or team trying to win something in a contest, especially one with a strong chance of winning

synonymchallenger
synonymcompetition
synonymcompetitor
synonymrival
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There are several contenders for the job position.
He is a serious contender in the upcoming election.
The boxer emerged as a strong contender for the championship title after a series of impressive victories in the ring.
contender
diplomacy
diplomatie

diplomatie

flag
/dɪˈpɫoʊməsi/
Adjectif

subtly skillful handling of a situation

synonymdelicacy
synonymdiscreetness
synonymfinesse
diplomat
diplomate

diplomate

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/ˈdɪpɫəˌmæt/
Adjectif

an official representing a country's government in foreign relations

synonymdiplomatist
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The diplomat represented their country at the international conference on human rights.
The diplomat negotiated a trade agreement between two neighboring countries.
The diplomat attended an international summit to discuss climate change.
diplomatic
diplomatique

diplomatique

flag
/ˌdɪpɫəˈmætɪk/
Adjectif

related to the work of keeping or creating friendly relationships between countries

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Diplomatic relations between the neighboring countries have improved significantly.
The president's diplomatic visit to the foreign country strengthened bilateral ties.
Diplomatic efforts are underway to resolve the conflict peacefully.
diplomatist
diplomate

diplomate

flag
/dˈɪpləmˌæɾɪst/
Adjectif

an official engaged in international negotiations

synonymdiplomat
monetary
monétaire

monétaire

flag
/ˈmɑnəˌtɛɹi/
Adjectif

relating to money or currency

synonympecuniary
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Monetary donations poured in from generous individuals to support disaster relief efforts.
The company's monetary reserves helped weather the financial downturn.
The central bank sets monetary policy to regulate the supply of money in the economy.
monarch
monarque

monarque

flag
/ˈmɑˌnɑɹk/
Adjectif

a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power

synonymcrowned head
synonymsovereign
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The monarch addressed the nation during a televised speech, discussing important issues and upcoming events.
The monarch’s coronation was a grand ceremony attended by dignitaries from around the world.
She studied the history of the monarchs who ruled during the medieval period for her research project.
monarch
monetarism
monétarisme

monétarisme

flag
/ˈmɑnətɝˌɪzəm/
Adjectif

the theory or policy of controlling the amount of money in circulation as the preferred method of stabilizing the economy

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Supporters of monetarism believe that a stable money supply ensures economic stability.
The central bank uses principles of monetarism to set interest rates.
Under monetarism, central banks focus on managing the growth rate of money.
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