No. 1,807 in French
détriment
Harm or damage.
In a sentence
Il a décidé de travailler tard au détriment de son sommeil.
He decided to work late at the expense of his sleep.
In this sentence, 'détriment' is used to indicate the cost or loss associated with prioritizing one action (working late) over another (maintaining sufficient sleep).
Elle a acheté une robe chère au détriment de son budget mensuel.
She bought an expensive dress to the detriment of her monthly budget.
Here, 'détriment' describes the adverse effect on her financial situation caused by her choice to make this purchase.
Les décisions politiques ont été prises au détriment de l'environnement.
The political decisions were made at the detriment of the environment.
In this context, 'détriment' shows the negative consequences faced by the environment due to certain political decisions.
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