French word

mandataire

Pronunciation

IPA/mɑ̃datɛʁ/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)representative

Example

Le mandataire a signé le contrat.

The representative signed the contract.

Illustration for mandataire (representative)

More examples

J'ai demandé au mandataire de signer à ma place.

I asked the agent to sign for me.

Core concept

A delegated actor carrying another person's authority into a contract or procedure.

Similar words

représentant: A person who officially represents another person or organization.
agent: A person who conducts business or performs work for another under an agreement.
délégué: A person chosen to perform specific duties or exercise authority for a group.
intermédiaire: A person who connects two parties in a negotiation or transaction.

Definition in French

Personne qui reçoit un mandat pour agir au nom d'une autre personne et défendre ses intérêts dans les limites de ce mandat.

Word origin

Mandataire is formed from French mandat with the suffix -aire, while mandat comes from Latin mandatum, a commission entrusted to someone.

Usage tips

  • Mandataire is a formal term common in contracts and legal documents, whereas représentant is often more natural in general conversation.

Other meanings

  • proxynoun
  • agentnoun

Opposites

  • mandantprincipalnoun

Related words

  • mandatpower of attorneynoun
  • mandaterauthorizeverb

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