récompense /ʁekɔ̃pˈɑ̃s/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "reward".

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Source term
reward
Translation
récompense
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article note: a regular/likely article is "la" for "récompense". Check context for exceptions.

Dictionary form récompense
Likely article la
Likely gender feminine
Regular/likely plural récompenses
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + la récompense
Examples
C'est la récompense.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

La police a offert une récompense pour toute information sur le chien disparu.

English: The police offered a reward for information about the missing dog.

B2 · processesAndManagement

Son travail acharné a fini par lui apporter une belle récompense.

English: Her hard work eventually brought a wonderful reward.

B2 · processesAndManagement

Nous avons emmené les enfants prendre une glace pour les récompenser de leur patience.

English: We took the children for ice cream as a reward for their patience.

B2 · processesAndManagement

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