contrat
/kɔ̃.tʁa/masculine
The English word 'contract' is translated into French as contrat.
contrat refers to an agreement that is legally binding.
Meaning: agreement that is legally binding (noun)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
contrat is pronounced /kɔ̃.tʁa/. It has 2 syllables.
Did you know?
- French law recognizes a contrat synallagmatique, which is a specific type of contract where both parties commit to reciprocal obligations.
- In French, a contrat de mariage is not just a wedding plan but a legal document that can determine how assets are divided if a couple divorces.
- The French word contrat shares a common ancestor with the English word 'tract', as seen in 'tractor' or 'attract', because both stem from the Latin 'trahere' meaning 'to pull'.
Examples in context
- Nous avons un contrat.We have a contract.This sentence is useful for showing how to state that you possess a contrat.Tatoeba #7243107 by Aiji, translation #2548512 by CK
- Ziri signa le contrat.Ziri signed the contract.This sentence is useful for showing the action of someone signing a contrat.Tatoeba #11837109 by Amastan, translation #10225202 by Amastan
- Il a signé le contrat.He signed the contract.Tatoeba #11964332 by Amastan, translation #8795516 by Amastan
- 116 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Léa and Nathan are discussing a new job opportunity in an office.
- LéaAs-tu reçu le contrat pour ton nouveau poste ?Did you receive the contract for your new position?
- NathanOui, je l'ai reçu ce matin.Yes, I received it this morning.
- LéaC'est une excellente nouvelle pour toi, Nathan.That is excellent news for you, Nathan.
- NathanMerci, je vais le signer dès demain.Thanks, I am going to sign it tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “contract” translations and entries contrat, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries contrat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
