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compromis

compromise

noun kohm-proh-MEE Rare
People & Society Politics

Origin: from Latin 'compromissum' (mutual promise to abide by arbitration)

Usage Note

Compromis is masculine and invariable in form — the final -s is silent and never changes. The phrase trouver un compromis ('to reach a compromise') is standard in both political and everyday contexts. Note that compromis does not carry the negative connotation of 'compromised integrity'; that idea uses compromettre.

Examples

"Ils ont trouvé un compromis acceptable."

Natural Translation

They found an acceptable compromise.

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