French phrase
L'approbation est-elle rétroactive ?
Meaning
Is the approval retroactive?
When to use it
Asks whether an approval applies to an earlier period. Used in formal legal or contractual contexts.
Example dialogue
L'approbation est-elle rétroactive ?
Is the approval retroactive?
Non, sauf disposition contraire dans le contrat.
No, unless otherwise provided in the contract.