contract in French

contract in French is contrat, recroqueviller, rétracter — contract means a written or spoken agreement, especially one intended to be enforceable by law.

contract in French

contrat

noun

recroqueviller

verb

(ambitransitive) To draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.

rétracter

verb

(ambitransitive) To draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.

contracter

verb

(transitive) To gain or acquire (an illness).

What does "contract" mean?

noun A written or spoken agreement, especially one intended to be enforceable by law.
"Read the contract carefully before you put your name at the bottom."
verb To become smaller, tighter, or shorter.
"Muscles contract when you lift something heavy."
verb To catch or develop an illness.
"Children can easily contract colds at nursery."
verb To arrange for work to be done under a formal agreement.
"We contracted a plumber to fit the new bathroom."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

contract in a sentence

Read the contract carefully before you put your name at the bottom.
She signed a two-year contract with the new employer.
Muscles contract when you lift something heavy.
Metal contracts as it cools.

Similar words in French

compact compress concentrate condense covenant cut get narrow

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "contract" in French?

"contract" in French is contrat, recroqueviller, rétracter. contract means: A written or spoken agreement, especially one intended to be enforceable by law.

How do you use "contract" in a sentence?

Example: "Read the contract carefully before you put your name at the bottom." In French, "contract" is contrat, recroqueviller, rétracter.

Are there other ways to say "contract" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "contract": contrat, recroqueviller, rétracter, contracter.

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