French word

garantie

Pronunciation

IPA/gaʁɑ̃ti/

Meaning

  • feminine nounwarranty

Example

La garantie couvre le produit pendant un an.

The warranty covers the product for one year.

Illustration for garantie (warranty)

More examples

La garantie constructeur est valable deux ans.

The manufacturer's warranty is valid for two years.

Core concept

A product covered by a seller's or maker's time-limited responsibility when it fails.

Common phrases

  • garantie légale

    legal warranty

  • garantie constructeur

    manufacturer's warranty

  • sous garantie

    under warranty

Similar words

service après-vente: A seller's or manufacturer's support service for inquiries, faults, and repairs.
assurance: A system of paying premiums for financial compensation after accidents or losses.
réparation: The act of restoring something damaged to its original condition.
caution: Money deposited as security for fulfilling a contract or rental obligation.

Definition in French

Obligation d'un vendeur ou d'un fabricant de réparer, remplacer ou rembourser un produit défectueux pendant une période déterminée.

Word origin

Garantie derives from Old French garantir through the noun-forming ending -ie; garantir is of Germanic origin and relates to the idea of protection.

Usage tips

  • Garantie is feminine, so standard forms include une garantie and la garantie, not a masculine article.

Other meanings

  • securitynoun
  • guaranteenoun
  • collateralnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • garantirguaranteeverb
  • garantiguaranteedadjective
  • garantguarantornoun

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