Le contrat
Example: Le contrat de travail doit être signé avant de commencer.
Definition
"Le contrat" refers to a formal agreement between two or more parties, often used in human resources to outline the terms and conditions of employment. It specifies rights, duties, and obligations, such as in the phrase 'Le contrat de travail doit être signé avant de commencer,' meaning the employment contract must be signed before starting work.
Etymology
The word "le contrat" originates from the Latin 'contractus,' meaning 'a drawing together' or 'agreement.' It entered Old French as 'contrat,' maintaining the sense of a formal pact or agreement. Did you know that the root reflects the idea of binding parties together, much like a handshake in legal terms?
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"Le contrat" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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