English–French

“contract” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃tʁa/

Example

J'ai signé le contrat hier.

I signed the contract yesterday.

Illustration for contrat (contract)

How to say “contract” in French

“Contract” in French is contrat.

A binding framework of mutual promises that turns agreement into specific duties and rights.

Full entry for contrat: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with contrat

Le contrat de travail commence en mars.

The employment contract begins in March.

Tips for using contrat

  • The final t in contrat is silent, so the word is pronounced roughly like kon-trah, not kon-trakt.

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