Le contrat
Example: Le contrat doit être signé avant le début du projet.
Definition
"Le contrat" refers to a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines their rights and obligations. It ensures that all involved parties agree to specific terms, such as conditions, responsibilities, and benefits, which must be fulfilled as stated.
Etymology
The word "le contrat" comes from the Latin term 'contractus,' meaning 'a drawing together' or 'agreement.' This reflects the idea of parties coming together to form a mutual understanding. Over time, "le contrat" evolved in French to denote a formal legal agreement.
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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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