C1 noun Formel

contract

/ˈkɒntrækt/

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

Exemples

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1

I need to read the gym contract carefully before I sign up for the whole year.

I need to read the gym membership agreement thoroughly before committing to a one-year term.

2

The parties involved have failed to fulfill the obligations stipulated in the written contract.

The individuals or groups involved did not meet the requirements stated in the legal agreement.

3

I'm not sure if I'm still under contract with my current provider.

I am uncertain if my legal agreement with my service provider is still active.

Famille de mots

Nom
contract
Verb
contract
Adverbe
contractually
Adjectif
contractual
Apparenté
contractor
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'con-' prefix meaning 'together' and '-tract' meaning 'pull'. A contract pulls two parties together into one agreement.

Quiz rapide

If you fail to deliver the goods on time, you will be in ______ of contract.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : breach

Exemples

1

I need to read the gym contract carefully before I sign up for the whole year.

everyday

I need to read the gym membership agreement thoroughly before committing to a one-year term.

2

The parties involved have failed to fulfill the obligations stipulated in the written contract.

formal

The individuals or groups involved did not meet the requirements stated in the legal agreement.

3

I'm not sure if I'm still under contract with my current provider.

informal

I am uncertain if my legal agreement with my service provider is still active.

4

Hobbes' version of the social contract suggests that individuals relinquish certain rights in exchange for security.

academic

Thomas Hobbes' theory of the societal agreement posits that people give up rights for protection by the state.

5

We are currently negotiating a multi-million dollar contract with a supplier in East Asia.

business

We are in the process of discussing a high-value business agreement with an Asian manufacturer.

Famille de mots

Nom
contract
Verb
contract
Adverbe
contractually
Adjectif
contractual
Apparenté
contractor

Collocations courantes

breach of contract The act of breaking the terms of a legal agreement
legally binding contract An agreement that is enforceable by law
sign a contract To formally agree to the terms of a document by writing one's name
terminate a contract To bring a formal agreement to an end before the scheduled date
under contract Bound by the terms of a specific agreement

Phrases Courantes

put out to contract

To seek bids from outside companies to perform a specific job

marriage contract

A formal agreement between two people entering a marriage

freedom of contract

The ability of parties to bargain and create their own enforceable terms

Souvent confondu avec

contract vs contact

Contact refers to communication or physical touch, whereas contract refers to a legal agreement.

contract vs contraction

A contraction is the process of becoming smaller (or a shortened word like 'don't'), whereas a contract is the document of agreement.

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Notes d'usage

When used as a noun, the stress is on the first syllable: CON-tract (/ˈkɒntrækt/). Note that as a verb, it can mean either 'to enter an agreement' or 'to shrink/tighten', in which case the stress moves to the second syllable.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the verb 'break' a contract; while understood, the more professional and C1-appropriate term is 'breach' a contract.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'con-' prefix meaning 'together' and '-tract' meaning 'pull'. A contract pulls two parties together into one agreement.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'contractus', which is the past participle of 'contrahere', meaning 'to draw together'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun (plural: contracts) Often used with the preposition 'with' (a contract with someone) Used with 'under' to indicate being bound by terms
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Contexte culturel

In many Western legal systems, the concept of a 'social contract' is a fundamental philosophical idea used to justify the authority of the state over the individual.

Quiz rapide

If you fail to deliver the goods on time, you will be in ______ of contract.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : breach

Mots lis

exarchness

C1

The state or quality of being an exarch, specifically referring to the authoritative status or regional jurisdiction of a deputy ruler or high-ranking ecclesiastical official. It describes the inherent power and dignity associated with governing a province or diocese on behalf of a higher sovereign.

perihumer

C1

A technical term referring to the anatomical region or specific tissue structures immediately surrounding the humerus bone in the upper arm. It is primarily used in orthopedic medicine and physical therapy to describe areas of concern during surgery, injury assessment, or prosthetic fitting.

microfluship

C1

A precise, automated release of a minimal amount of fluid or data used to clear a micro-system or reset high-sensitivity sensors. It is typically employed in microfluidic engineering and advanced computing to prevent sediment buildup or signal noise.

antiponness

C1

The quality or state of being opposed to or averse to hard labor, toil, or physical exertion. It describes a deep-seated resistance to performing arduous tasks, often found in philosophical or psychological discussions about the nature of work.

forenumerary

C1

Describes something that pertains to an initial or preliminary counting or listing that occurs before the main enumeration. It is typically used in administrative, historical, or technical contexts to refer to items or individuals recorded ahead of a final official tally.

detangite

C1

To separate components, strands, or ideas that have become intricately intertwined or knotted. It is most frequently used in formal or technical contexts to describe the process of unravelling a complex situation, data set, or physical structure.

unitangine

C1

Describing a process or system that operates through a single point of contact or a singular, unbranching focus. It is often used in technical or analytical contexts to denote a direct and isolated interaction between two entities.

enjectment

C1

Ejectment is a legal action or remedy brought by a person who claims title to real property to recover possession of that property. It is primarily used to remove a tenant or squatter who is wrongfully occupying the land and to settle disputes regarding the rightful owner's title.

invertite

C1

Describing something that has been reversed in position, order, or nature, or turned upside down. It is a highly specialized or archaic term used primarily in technical, historical, or biological contexts to denote a state of inversion.

malteghood

C1

Describing a state marked by deep-seated communal loyalty and historical resilience. It refers to qualities or behaviors that prioritize the preservation of a group's collective identity and shared fortitude above individual interests.

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