French word

mutuel

Pronunciation

IPA/mytɥɛl/

Meaning

  • adjectivemutual

Example

Nous avons une confiance mutuelle.

We have mutual trust.

Illustration for mutuel (mutual)

More examples

Ils ont trouvé un accord mutuel.

They reached a mutual agreement.

Core concept

A bridge carrying an action, feeling, or benefit equally in both directions.

Common phrases

  • accord mutuel

    mutual agreement

  • compréhension mutuelle

    mutual understanding

  • respect mutuel

    mutual respect

Similar words

réciproque: Describing an action or relationship in which each side responds in kind.
partagé: Shared or experienced by several people together.

Definition in French

Qui signifie qu'une action, un sentiment ou un avantage est exercé en retour par chaque partie concernée.

Word origin

French mutuel comes from Latin mutualis, derived from mutuus, which referred to an exchange between parties.

Usage tips

  • Mutuel agrees with the noun: confiance mutuelle, accords mutuels, and aides mutuelles.

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