offset in French
offset in French is compensation, compensation industrielle, offset — offset means something that balances out or compensates for something else.
offset in French
compensation
Anything that acts as counterbalance; a compensating equivalent.
compensation
(international trade) A form of countertrade arrangement, in which the seller agrees to purchase within a set time frame products of a certain value from the buying country. This kind of agreement may be used in large international public sector contracts such as arms sales.
compensation industrielle
(international trade) A form of countertrade arrangement, in which the seller agrees to purchase within a set time frame products of a certain value from the buying country. This kind of agreement may be used in large international public sector contracts such as arms sales.
offset
(international trade) A form of countertrade arrangement, in which the seller agrees to purchase within a set time frame products of a certain value from the buying country. This kind of agreement may be used in large international public sector contracts such as arms sales.
début
(c. 1555) A time at which something begins; outset.
offset
(programming) The difference between a target memory address and a base address.
décalage
The distance by which one thing is out of alignment with another.
compenser
(transitive) To counteract or compensate for, by applying a change in the opposite direction.
contrebalancer
(transitive) To counteract or compensate for, by applying a change in the opposite direction.
What does "offset" mean?
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noun Something that balances out or compensates for something else.
"The pay cut was partly an offset for the shorter hours."
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verb To counterbalance or compensate for something, typically by an opposite effect.
"Planting trees can offset some of the pollution caused by flying."
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offset in a sentence
- The pay cut was partly an offset for the shorter hours.
- The company buys carbon offsets to reduce its environmental impact.
- Planting trees can offset some of the pollution caused by flying.
- The shop hopes extra weekend sales will offset the cost of the repairs.
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What is "offset" in French?
"offset" in French is compensation, compensation industrielle, offset. offset means: Something that balances out or compensates for something else.
How do you use "offset" in a sentence?
Example: "The pay cut was partly an offset for the shorter hours." In French, "offset" is compensation, compensation industrielle, offset.
Are there other ways to say "offset" in French?
Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "offset": compensation, compensation industrielle, offset, début, décalage, compenser.
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