clause de non-responsabilité
feminine
The English phrase 'disclaimer' is translated into French as clause de non-responsabilité.
The term refers to a public disavowal.
Meaning: public disavowal (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase clause de non-responsabilité is composed of clause (clause), de (of), non (non/not) and responsabilité (responsibility).
Which one should you use?
Depending on the context, different terms are used. Clause de non-responsabilité refers specifically to a disclaimer clause within legal contracts. Décharge de responsabilité is commonly used in legal contexts to express a release of liability, while Avertissement can be used to express a formal disclaimer. In a more casual setting, Petite mise en garde is often used to provide a friendly warning or a heads-up.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural clauses de non-responsabilité (disclaimers), only the word clause takes an s.
Did you know?
- In France, consumer protection laws are so strict that many clauses de non-responsabilité in B2C contracts are considered 'abusives' and are legally void even if signed.
- In a legal disclaimer like décharge de responsabilité, the word décharge implies the physical act of 'unloading' or 'unburdening' oneself from a weight.
- If you are giving a friendly 'heads-up' rather than a legal disclaimer, using avertissement can sometimes sound as stern as a formal police warning.
Examples in context
- Lisez attentivement la clause de non-responsabilité.Read the disclaimer carefully.
- Cette clause de non-responsabilité est très importante.This disclaimer is very important.
- J'ai ajouté une clause de non-responsabilité à l'article.I added a disclaimer to the article.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are discussing a legal document for a blog.
- GabrielAs-tu fini d'écrire la clause de non-responsabilité ?Have you finished writing the disclaimer?
- ManonOui, je l'ai mise en bas de page.Yes, I put it at the bottom of the page.
- GabrielC'est parfait, Manon, elle est bien claire.It is perfect, Manon, it is very clear.
- ManonMerci Gabriel, c'est plus sûr pour nous.Thanks Gabriel, it is safer for us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “disclaimer” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
