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settlement in French

settlement in French is solution, règlement, colonie — settlement means a formal agreement that resolves a dispute, often involving payment.

settlement in French

solution
noun
The state of being settled.
règlement
noun
The state of being settled.
colonie
noun
A colony that is newly established; a place or region newly settled (even in past times).
agglomération
noun
A community of people living together, such as a hamlet, village, town, or city; a populated place.
établissement
noun
A community of people living together, such as a hamlet, village, town, or city; a populated place.
acte de propriété
noun
(legal) A disposition of property, or the act of granting it.
arrangement
noun

What does "settlement" mean?

  1. noun A formal agreement that resolves a dispute, often involving payment.
    "They reached a settlement before the case went to trial."
  2. noun A community of people who have established themselves in a new or previously unoccupied area.
    "Archaeologists uncovered an ancient settlement near the river."
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settlement in a sentence

  • They reached a settlement before the case went to trial.
  • The insurance settlement covered most of the repair costs.
  • Archaeologists uncovered an ancient settlement near the river.
  • The early settlement grew into a thriving town.

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What is "settlement" in French?

"settlement" in French is solution, règlement, colonie. settlement means: A formal agreement that resolves a dispute, often involving payment.

How do you use "settlement" in a sentence?

Example: "They reached a settlement before the case went to trial." In French, "settlement" is solution, règlement, colonie.

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

Yes — French has 7 translations listed for "settlement": solution, règlement, colonie, agglomération, établissement, acte de propriété.

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