English–French

“lease” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/baj/

Example

Nous avons renouvelé le bail hier.

We renewed the lease yesterday.

Illustration for bail (lease)

How to say “lease” in French

“Lease” in French is bail.

A landlord passes keys across a table beside a signed agreement, with rent and an end date fixed.

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

Example sentences with bail

Il faut signer le bail avant d'emménager.

You must sign the lease before moving in.

Tips for using bail

  • Bail is masculine, with the irregular plural baux: un bail and des baux.

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