Récompenser
Example: Le professeur a récompensé les élèves pour leurs efforts.
Definition
"Récompenser" means to give someone a reward or recognition for their efforts, achievements, or good behavior. It involves acknowledging and honoring someone's positive actions, often through prizes, praise, or other forms of compensation.
Etymology
The word "récompenser" comes from the Old French 'recompensier,' which is derived from the Latin 'compensare,' meaning to weigh one thing against another or to balance. Did you know? The prefix 'ré-' implies doing something again or thoroughly, so "récompenser" essentially means to make a fair return or give back for something done.
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"Récompenser" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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