B2 noun Neutre

guarantee

/ˌɡærənˈtiː/

A formal promise or assurance that certain conditions will be fulfilled, particularly that a product will be of a specified quality or that a certain outcome is certain. It serves as a safeguard for the buyer or recipient, often promising replacement, repair, or a refund if expectations are not met.

Exemples

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1

The new washing machine comes with a three-year guarantee against mechanical breakdown.

The new washing machine comes with a three-year guarantee against mechanical breakdown.

2

The government provided a sovereign guarantee to secure the international loan for infrastructure development.

The government provided a sovereign guarantee to secure the international loan for infrastructure development.

3

Just because he said he'd help doesn't mean it's a guarantee he'll actually show up.

Just because he said he'd help doesn't mean it's a guarantee he'll actually show up.

Famille de mots

Nom
guarantee
Verb
guarantee
Adjectif
guaranteed
Apparenté
guarantor
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Guard'. A guarantee acts like a 'Guard' for your money or your expectations.

Quiz rapide

The shop refused to fix my watch because it was no longer under ________.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : guarantee

Exemples

1

The new washing machine comes with a three-year guarantee against mechanical breakdown.

everyday

The new washing machine comes with a three-year guarantee against mechanical breakdown.

2

The government provided a sovereign guarantee to secure the international loan for infrastructure development.

formal

The government provided a sovereign guarantee to secure the international loan for infrastructure development.

3

Just because he said he'd help doesn't mean it's a guarantee he'll actually show up.

informal

Just because he said he'd help doesn't mean it's a guarantee he'll actually show up.

4

Statistical significance in a study is not a guarantee of the practical applicability of the results.

academic

Statistical significance in a study is not a guarantee of the practical applicability of the results.

5

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee to ensure customer satisfaction with our new software suite.

business

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee to ensure customer satisfaction with our new software suite.

Famille de mots

Nom
guarantee
Verb
guarantee
Adjectif
guaranteed
Apparenté
guarantor

Collocations courantes

money-back guarantee money-back guarantee
written guarantee written guarantee
under guarantee under guarantee
lifetime guarantee lifetime guarantee
provide a guarantee provide a guarantee

Phrases Courantes

no guarantee

no guarantee

personal guarantee

personal guarantee

bank guarantee

bank guarantee

Souvent confondu avec

guarantee vs warranty

A guarantee is a general promise of quality or outcome, while a warranty is usually a specific legal contract regarding the repair/replacement of a product.

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Notes d'usage

The noun 'guarantee' is often used with the preposition 'under' (e.g., 'under guarantee') or followed by a 'that' clause to explain the promise being made.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell the word by omitting the 'u' after the 'g' or confusing the 'ee' ending with 'ey'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'Guard'. A guarantee acts like a 'Guard' for your money or your expectations.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French 'garantie', which is related to the word 'warrant'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: guarantees Commonly followed by 'that' + clause Often used in the phrase 'under guarantee'
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Contexte culturel

In consumer-driven societies like the US and UK, the 'money-back guarantee' is a cornerstone of retail trust and marketing.

Quiz rapide

The shop refused to fix my watch because it was no longer under ________.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : guarantee

Mots lis

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

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.

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