Mutuel
Example: Ils ont un accord mutuel pour partager les responsabilités.
Definition
"Mutuel" refers to a relationship or agreement that is shared and reciprocal between parties, involving mutual consent or benefit. It is often used to describe arrangements where both sides cooperate or share responsibilities equally, as in a mutual agreement.
Etymology
The word "mutuel" comes from the Latin 'mutuus,' meaning 'borrowed' or 'reciprocal.' It entered French to describe something based on mutual exchange or shared interests. Did you know? The root also gave rise to the English word 'mutual,' emphasizing reciprocal relationships.
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"Mutuel" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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