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loss

UK
/lɒs/
US
/lɔs/

Translations

lossnoun
losses
pl
UK
/lɒs/
US
/lɔs/
The loss of her grandmother was a difficult time for her.
La perte de sa grand-mère a été une période difficile pour elle.
défaiteDans le sport ou la compétition.
The team suffered a loss in the championship match.
L’équipe a subi une défaite lors du match de championnat.
perteAu sens financier ou comptable.
The company reported a loss of $2 million last quarter.
L’entreprise a déclaré une perte de 2 millions de dollars le trimestre dernier.
perteRéduction d’une quantité, d’une valeur ou d’une intensité.
Installing double glazing can significantly cut heat loss through the windows.
L’installation de double vitrage peut réduire considérablement la perte de chaleur à travers les fenêtres.
pertesAu pluriel, pour les pertes humaines ou matérielles.
The regiment suffered heavy losses during the campaign.
Le régiment a subi de lourdes pertes pendant la campagne.
Additional translations
sentiment de perteExpression figée pour le ressenti de deuil ou de manque.
Synonyms
deprivation
deficit
detriment
forfeiture
losses
shortfall
setback
misfortune
Antonyms
gain
lossadjective
UK
/lɒs/
US
/lɔs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g. “loss prevention”)
de prévention des pertesSe dit surtout dans le domaine de la gestion, du commerce et de la sécurité.
Management hired a consulting firm to improve the company’s loss prevention strategies.
La direction a engagé un cabinet de conseil pour améliorer les stratégies de prévention des pertes de l’entreprise.
Synonyms
loss-making
unprofitable
money-losing
losing
lossy

Definitions

lossnoun
The fact or process of losing something or someone.
The loss of her grandmother was a difficult time for her.
An amount of money lost by a business or organization.
The company reported a loss of $2 million last quarter.
A defeat in a game or contest.
The team suffered a loss in the championship match.
The feeling of grief or distress caused by losing someone or something.
She spoke of her sense of loss after the divorce.
A reduction in amount, value, or strength; the process by which something diminishes.
Installing double glazing can significantly cut heat loss through the windows.
A person or number of people killed, injured, or taken captive in war or a disaster (usually in plural).
The regiment suffered heavy losses during the campaign.
lossadjective
Relating to, designed to prevent, or resulting in a loss.
Management hired a consulting firm to improve the company’s loss prevention strategies.
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