No. 9,655 in French
dévaluation
The reduction in the value of a currency in comparison to others.
In a sentence
La dévaluation de la monnaie peut influencer négativement l'économie.
The devaluation of the currency can negatively impact the economy.
Here, 'dévaluation' refers to the deliberate reduction in the value of a currency relative to others.
Le terme dévaluation s'applique aussi à la perte de valeur d'un objet ou d'une idée.
The term devaluation also applies to the loss of value of an object or an idea.
In this case, 'dévaluation' is used metaphorically to indicate a decrease in the perceived worth of something.
Dans le contexte de l'évaluation professionnelle, une dévaluation injuste peut affecter la motivation.
In the context of professional assessment, an unfair devaluation can affect motivation.
Here, 'dévaluation' signifies an undervaluation or unfair assessment of someone's professional performance.
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