French Conversation · Level 93
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French word
contractuel
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃tʁaktɥɛl/
Meaning
- adjectivecontractual
Example
La clause contractuelle doit être claire.
The contractual clause must be clear.
More examples
Il a un poste contractuel jusqu'en août.
He has a contract position until August.
Core concept
A condition written into an agreement and binding the parties to it.
Common phrases
poste contractuel
contract position
engagement contractuel
contractual commitment
Similar words
convenu: Determined through mutual agreement between the parties.
obligatoire: Must be followed or fulfilled as required.
légal: Permitted or recognized under the law.
Definition in French
Relatif à ce qui est prévu par un contrat, notamment les clauses, modalités ou obligations qu'il contient.
Word origin
The adjective contractuel derives from contrat, which came through Old French from Latin contractus, combined with the French suffix -uel.
Usage tips
- Contractuel belongs mainly to formal or legal usage, while prévu par le contrat is often more conversational.
Other meanings
- contract employeenoun
Related words
- contracterenter into a contractverb
- décontractérelaxedadjective