Example: La signature du contrat est obligatoire avant de commencer.
Definition
"La signature" refers to the act of signing a document, especially in human resources, where it signifies the formal approval or consent required before proceeding with agreements or contracts.
Translations
the signature
la firma
de handtekening
la signatura
die Unterschrift
Etymology
The word "la signature" comes from the Latin 'signare,' meaning 'to mark or sign.' It entered French through Old French, maintaining its connection to marking or endorsing documents. Did you know that signatures were originally used to confirm identity before widespread literacy?
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"La signature" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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