quid pro quo in French
quid pro quo in French is quiproquo, contrepartie, donnant-donnant — quid pro quo means a favour, advantage or payment given in return for something else, on the understanding that each side gets something from the exchange.
quid pro quo in French
quiproquo
Something which is understood as something else; an equivocation.
contrepartie
Something which is offered or asked for in exchange for something else.
donnant-donnant
Something which is offered or asked for in exchange for something else.
What does "quid pro quo" mean?
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noun A favour, advantage or payment given in return for something else, on the understanding that each side gets something from the exchange.
"The tax break was a quid pro quo for building the factory locally."
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adjective Describing conduct in which a benefit is conditioned on something being given in return, especially where that makes it unlawful.
"The complaint alleges quid pro quo harassment by a supervisor."
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quid pro quo in a sentence
- The tax break was a quid pro quo for building the factory locally.
- He'll help you, but there's always a quid pro quo.
- The complaint alleges quid pro quo harassment by a supervisor.
- Prosecutors must show a quid pro quo, not merely a friendly relationship.
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What is "quid pro quo" in French?
"quid pro quo" in French is quiproquo, contrepartie, donnant-donnant. quid pro quo means: A favour, advantage or payment given in return for something else, on the understanding that each side gets something from the exchange.
How do you use "quid pro quo" in a sentence?
Example: "The tax break was a quid pro quo for building the factory locally." In French, "quid pro quo" is quiproquo, contrepartie, donnant-donnant.
Are there other ways to say "quid pro quo" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "quid pro quo": quiproquo, contrepartie, donnant-donnant.
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