Le contrat de prêt
Example: Le contrat de prêt précise les conditions de remboursement.
Definition
"Le contrat de prêt" is a financial agreement specifying the terms and conditions under which a lender provides money to a borrower, including repayment schedules, interest rates, and obligations of both parties involved.
Etymology
The phrase "le contrat de prêt" originates from French, where "contrat" means contract, derived from Latin 'contractus' meaning 'a drawing together', and "prêt" means loan, coming from Latin 'præstare' meaning 'to provide or lend'. Did you know that the concept of loan contracts dates back to ancient civilizations where written agreements ensured trust between lenders and borrowers?
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"Le contrat de prêt" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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