French Conversation · Level 26
89 words
French word
pacte
Pronunciation
IPA/pakt/
Meaning
- masculine nounpact
Example
Les deux pays ont signé un pacte de paix.
The two countries signed a peace pact.
More examples
Le pacte de paix a été critiqué par l'opposition.
The peace pact was criticized by the opposition.
Core concept
A formal bond whose written terms guide how parties deal with one another.
Common phrases
pacte de paix
peace pact
pacte civil de solidarité
civil solidarity pact
Similar words
accord: An agreement between parties made orally or in writing.
traité: A formal treaty between states or international organizations.
convention: A written arrangement among parties for a specific field or purpose.
entente: An informal or semi-official understanding based on mutual cooperation.
Definition in French
Terme juridique et diplomatique désignant un engagement formel entre parties, souvent établi par écrit et destiné à régir leurs relations.
Word origin
The noun pacte developed from Latin pactum through the historical development of French, with pactum linked to pacisci, 'to agree'.
Usage tips
- Pacte is more formal and institutional than accord, and commonly appears in legal, diplomatic, and political contexts.