Usage Note
Dédommager means to compensate someone for a loss or inconvenience — dédommager une victime (to compensate a victim). The noun form is un dédommagement (compensation, indemnity), frequently used in legal and insurance contexts. It is more formal than rembourser (to reimburse), which implies simply returning money paid.
Examples
"La compagnie a dédommagé les passagers retardés."
Natural Translation
The company compensated the delayed passengers.
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