Le contrat
Example: Le contrat doit être signé avant le début du projet.
Definition
"Le contrat" is a legally binding agreement between parties that outlines their rights and obligations, often documented in writing. For example, "Le contrat doit être signé avant le début du projet" means the contract must be signed before the project starts.
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 form a binding agreement. Did you know that the term emphasizes the mutual consent essential in legal obligations?
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"Le contrat" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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