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hedge (EN)
nom, verbe

nom “hedge”

s. hedge, pl. hedges
  1. haie (une rangée d'arbustes ou de petits arbres plantés de près formant une clôture ou une limite)
    The farmer planted a hedge to separate his land from the neighbor's.
  2. haie (comme protection)
    The extra security measures served as a hedge against potential threats.
  3. échappatoire
    His speech was full of hedges, leaving us uncertain about his plans.
  4. couverture (un investissement ou une stratégie visant à réduire les pertes financières potentielles)
    Many investors use bonds as a hedge against market downturns.

verbe “hedge”

infinitif hedge; il hedges; prét. hedged; part. passé hedged; gér. hedging
  1. couvrir (se protéger contre des pertes financières en effectuant des transactions équilibrantes ou compensatoires)
    The company hedged against currency risks by buying foreign exchange futures.
  2. esquiver
    When asked directly, she hedged and spoke about unrelated topics.
  3. entourer d'une haie
    They hedged their property to keep out trespassers.