B2 verb Neutre

agreement

/əˈɡriːmənt/

A negotiated and typically legally binding arrangement between parties regarding a specific course of action. It also refers to the state of sharing the same opinion or being in harmony with others.

Exemples

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1

We finally reached an agreement on which movie to watch tonight.

We finally reached an agreement on which movie to watch tonight.

2

The two nations signed a bilateral agreement to reduce carbon emissions significantly.

The two nations signed a bilateral agreement to reduce carbon emissions significantly.

3

It was just a verbal agreement between friends, so we didn't write anything down.

It was just a verbal agreement between friends, so we didn't write anything down.

Famille de mots

Nom
agreement
Verb
agree
Adverbe
agreeably
Adjectif
agreeable
Apparenté
agreeableness
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Agree-ment' as the 'cement' that bonds two people's opinions together into a solid deal.

Quiz rapide

After several hours of difficult negotiations, the two parties finally ______ an agreement.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : reached

Exemples

1

We finally reached an agreement on which movie to watch tonight.

everyday

We finally reached an agreement on which movie to watch tonight.

2

The two nations signed a bilateral agreement to reduce carbon emissions significantly.

formal

The two nations signed a bilateral agreement to reduce carbon emissions significantly.

3

It was just a verbal agreement between friends, so we didn't write anything down.

informal

It was just a verbal agreement between friends, so we didn't write anything down.

4

There is a general agreement among scholars that the manuscript dates back to the 14th century.

academic

There is a general agreement among scholars that the manuscript dates back to the 14th century.

5

Both companies signed a non-disclosure agreement before beginning the partnership talks.

business

Both companies signed a non-disclosure agreement before beginning the partnership talks.

Famille de mots

Nom
agreement
Verb
agree
Adverbe
agreeably
Adjectif
agreeable
Apparenté
agreeableness

Collocations courantes

reach an agreement reach an agreement
binding agreement binding agreement
mutual agreement mutual agreement
written agreement written agreement
preliminary agreement preliminary agreement

Phrases Courantes

come to an agreement

come to an agreement

in agreement with

in agreement with

gentleman's agreement

gentleman's agreement

Souvent confondu avec

agreement vs contract

An agreement is a broad understanding or arrangement, whereas a contract is a specific type of agreement that is legally enforceable.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'agreement' as a countable noun when referring to a specific document or deal, and as an uncountable noun when referring to the general state of having the same opinion.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often say 'make an agreement'; however, the more natural idiomatic expressions are 'reach an agreement' or 'come to an agreement'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'Agree-ment' as the 'cement' that bonds two people's opinions together into a solid deal.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French word 'agrement', based on 'agreer' meaning 'to please or to accept'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable: 'They signed several trade agreements.' Uncountable: 'The committee is in full agreement.'
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Contexte culturel

In Western business contexts, a 'gentleman's agreement' is an unwritten deal based on honor and trust rather than legal documents.

Quiz rapide

After several hours of difficult negotiations, the two parties finally ______ an agreement.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : reached

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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