trade off

French translation: compromis

19:42 Nov 8, 2007
English to French translations [PRO]
Science - Medical (general) / trade off
English term or phrase: trade off
There is a trade off between efficacy and safety
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Local time: 10:11
French translation:compromis
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5efficiency at the cost of safety
VIV FATHIMAN (X)
4arbitrage
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3compromis
VIV FATHIMAN (X)


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efficiency at the cost of safety


Explanation:
the exchange of one thing for another of more or less equal value, esp. to effect a compromise (dictionary.com


    Reference: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/trade%20off
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arbitrage


Explanation:
traduction habituelle

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compromis


Explanation:
ok! I think this is correct

VIV FATHIMAN (X)
Local time: 08:11
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in FrenchFrench
PRO pts in category: 4
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That is perfect in the context,
thanks
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