Example: Le connaissement garantit la réception correcte des marchandises importées.
Definition
"Le connaissement" is a legal document issued by a carrier to acknowledge receipt of goods for shipment. It guarantees the correct reception of imported goods, serves as proof of contract, and details the terms for transportation and delivery.
The term "le connaissement" originates from the French verb "connaître," meaning 'to know.' It evolved to describe a document that 'knows' or acknowledges the goods being shipped. Did you know? This word reflects the carrier’s acknowledgment of possession and responsibility for 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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