pledge in French
pledge in French is serment, gage, promettre — pledge means to make a solemn promise to do something.
pledge in French
serment
A solemn promise to do something.
gage
(law) A bailment of personal property to secure payment of a debt without transfer of title.
promettre
To make a solemn promise (to do something).
mettre en gage
To deposit something as a security; to pawn.
What does "pledge" mean?
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verb To make a solemn promise to do something.
"The charity pledged to double its donations this year."
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verb To hand something over as security for a loan or debt.
"She pledged her jewellery to secure the loan."
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noun A solemn promise.
"They made a pledge to stay in touch after graduation."
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noun Something handed over as security or collateral.
"The watch was left as a pledge until the debt was repaid."
pledge in a sentence
- The charity pledged to double its donations this year.
- He pledged his support for the campaign.
- She pledged her jewellery to secure the loan.
- They made a pledge to stay in touch after graduation.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "pledge" in French?
"pledge" in French is serment, gage, promettre. pledge means: To make a solemn promise to do something.
How do you use "pledge" in a sentence?
Example: "The charity pledged to double its donations this year." In French, "pledge" is serment, gage, promettre.
Are there other ways to say "pledge" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "pledge": serment, gage, promettre, mettre en gage.
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