Example: Le connaissement précise les détails de la cargaison transportée.
Definition
"Le connaissement" is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being transported. It serves as a receipt for the cargo and a contract of carriage, ensuring proper handling and delivery.
The term "le connaissement" comes from the French verb "connaître," meaning 'to know.' It originally referred to the acknowledgment or receipt of goods, highlighting the document's role in confirming the shipment's details. Did you know it reflects the carrier's 'knowledge' of the cargo?
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"Le connaissement" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Logistics - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 107 commonly used words.
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the bill of lading