acte de vente
The English phrase "bill of sale" is translated into French as acte de vente.
This term is used for the formal legal document that proves the transfer of ownership of property or goods.
Meaning: instrument (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of acte (act/deed) and de vente (of sale).
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter the formal terms convention de vente or contrat de vente to describe a bill of sale.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, add an s to acte to get actes de vente.
Did you know?
- In France, a bill of sale for a vehicle involves the carte grise, which literally means 'grey card'.
- In France, an acte de vente for real estate is usually signed in front of a notaire, a legal official who is more like a public officer than a private lawyer.
- In French, the word acte is used to describe both a formal legal deed and the final act of a theatrical play.
Examples in context
- J'ai pris connaissance de l'acte de vente signé.I have taken note of the signed bill of sale.
- Les parties ont signé une convention de vente.The parties have signed a bill of sale.
- Le contrat de vente a été dûment établi.The bill of sale has been duly established.
- Vérifiez bien l'acte de vente avant de signer.Check the bill of sale carefully before signing.
- Nous avons besoin d'un acte de vente officiel.We need an official bill of sale.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are finalizing the purchase of a boat.
- LéaAvez-vous l'acte de vente pour le bateau ?Do you have the bill of sale for the boat?
- GabrielOui, je l'ai mis dans le dossier.Yes, I put it in the folder.
- LéaParfait, Gabriel, nous pouvons signer maintenant.Perfect, Gabriel, we can sign now.
- GabrielD'accord, je vais prendre le stylo.Okay, I will get the pen.
