French Conversation · Level 100
59 words
French word
bail
Pronunciation
IPA/baj/
Meaning
- masculine nounlease
Example
Nous avons renouvelé le bail hier.
We renewed the lease yesterday.
More examples
Il faut signer le bail avant d'emménager.
You must sign the lease before moving in.
Core concept
A landlord passes keys across a table beside a signed agreement, with rent and an end date fixed.
Common phrases
signer un bail
sign a lease
renouveler le bail
renew the lease
résilier le bail
terminate the lease
Similar words
location: The act of renting a home, vehicle, or other property for a set period.
contrat: A formal agreement that sets out terms accepted by the parties.
loyer: Regular payment for the use of rented property.
locataire: A person who rents and lives in a property.
Definition in French
Contrat par lequel un propriétaire cède à une personne l'usage d'un logement ou d'un local contre le paiement d'un loyer pour une durée déterminée.
Word origin
The noun comes from Old French bail, meaning a delivery or entrusting, and is related to bailler, "to hand over."
Usage tips
- Bail is masculine, with the irregular plural baux: un bail and des baux.