Example: Les réparations seront à charge de l'entreprise selon le contrat.
Definition
"À charge de" is a French expression used to indicate that responsibility or cost is assigned to someone or something. For example, in the phrase 'Les réparations seront à charge de l'entreprise,' it means that the company is responsible for the repairs.
Translations
It is up to
Corresponde a
Het is aan
Correspon a
Es obliegt
Etymology
The expression "À charge de" comes from the French preposition 'à' meaning 'to' or 'at,' combined with 'charge,' which originally meant a burden or load. Over time, it evolved to signify responsibility or duty assigned to a person or entity. Did you know? The word 'charge' also gave English the word 'charge' with similar meanings of responsibility or cost.
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