French Conversation · Level 111
59 words
French word
arrangement
Pronunciation
IPA/aʁɑ̃ʒəmɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounagreement
Example
On a trouvé un arrangement.
We came to an agreement.
More examples
Ils ont conclu un arrangement à l'amiable.
They concluded an amicable agreement.
Core concept
People settle on workable terms and a shared way to proceed.
Common phrases
conclure un arrangement
conclude an agreement
un arrangement à l'amiable
an amicable agreement
parvenir à un arrangement
reach an agreement
Similar words
accord: An agreement established through mutual consent.
compromis: An agreement reached through mutual concessions.
contrat: A written agreement with legal force.
entente: An informal agreement reached between parties.
Definition in French
Désigne un accord entre personnes sur des conditions ou une façon de procéder, souvent pratique et parfois provisoire.
Word origin
French arrangement is formed from arranger with the noun suffix -ment, while arranger combines à- with ranger, a verb related to rang, 'rank'.
Usage tips
- Arrangement is masculine, so the usual form is un arrangement, as in trouver un arrangement for reaching a deal.