Le contrat
Example: Le contrat précise les obligations de chaque partie signataire.
Definition
"Le contrat" is a legally binding agreement between parties that outlines their rights and obligations. It specifies the terms and conditions that each signatory must follow, ensuring mutual commitments are clearly defined and enforceable within a financial or legal context.
Etymology
The word "le contrat" comes from the Latin 'contractus', meaning 'a drawing together' or 'agreement'. It entered French through Old French, reflecting the idea of parties coming together to agree on shared terms. Did you know? The root 'tract' means 'to draw' or 'pull', symbolizing the pulling together of mutual consent.
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"Le contrat" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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