French word

terme

Pronunciation

IPA/tɛʁm/

Meaning

  • masculine nounterm

Example

Les termes du contrat sont clairs.

The terms of the contract are clear.

Illustration for terme (term)

More examples

Consulte les termes du service avant de t'inscrire.

Check the terms of service before signing up.

Core concept

A precise piece of wording that sets a boundary, condition, or defined point in an agreement or field.

Common phrases

  • les termes du service

    terms of service

  • les termes applicables

    applicable terms

Similar words

condition: A requirement or prerequisite that must be met in a transaction or agreement.
article: A numbered provision in a law or contract.
clause: An individual provision or rule within a contract or other document.
modalité: A specific method of carrying out an agreement and its practical details.

Definition in French

terme désigne un mot ou un groupe de mots qui exprime une notion précise et, dans un contrat, une clause ou une condition convenue entre les parties.

Word origin

French terme comes from Latin terminus, 'boundary' or 'limit', through Old French, and developed senses for a defined point, a word, and a contractual provision.

Usage tips

  • In contract language, terme often means a provision or condition, while a general word is usually called mot.

Other meanings

  • deadlinenoun

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