au détriment de

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at the expense of, to the detriment of
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/o de.tʁi.mɑ̃ də/
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In a way that benefits one thing while harming another.

Examples

  • La publicité a pris trop de place au détriment de l’information.
    Advertising took up too much space at the expense of information.
  • Cette mesure protège les acheteurs au détriment de petits vendeurs.
    This measure protects buyers at the expense of small sellers.
  • Il travaille trop, au détriment de sa santé.
    He works too much, at the expense of his health.
  • Elle a choisi la rapidité au détriment de la qualité.
    She chose speed at the expense of quality.
  • Le budget favorise les grandes villes au détriment de la campagne.
    The budget favours big cities at the expense of the countryside.

Similar words

aux dépens de
au préjudice de

Meanings

Benefit with a cost

social
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Marks the person or thing that is harmed when another interest is favoured.

Examples

  • Il travaille trop, au détriment de sa santé.
    He works too much, at the expense of his health.
  • Le budget favorise les grandes villes au détriment de la campagne.
    The budget favours big cities at the expense of the countryside.
  • Elle a choisi la rapidité au détriment de la qualité.
    She chose speed at the expense of quality.
  • Cette mesure protège les acheteurs au détriment de petits vendeurs.
    This measure protects buyers at the expense of small sellers.
  • La publicité a pris trop de place au détriment de l’information.
    Advertising took up too much space at the expense of information.

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Etymology

Au introduces the result, détriment means harm or loss, and de names who or what bears it.

FAQ

What does au détriment de mean?

It means “at the expense of” or “to the detriment of”.

What follows au détriment de?

A noun or noun phrase naming who or what loses out.

Can au détriment de describe a trade-off?

Yes, it highlights the cost to one side.

What is the opposite of au détriment de?

Au profit de means “for the benefit of”.

What is a close synonym of au détriment de?

Aux dépens de is a close alternative.

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