Condition (en. Condition)
/kɔ̃.di.sjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
State, situation in which something or someone is found.
The economic condition of the country is precarious.
La condition économique du pays est précaire.
Terms or criteria required for the realization of an agreement or contract.
The conditions of the contract must be met.
Les conditions du contrat doivent être respectées.
Requirement needed to achieve a certain result.
It is a necessary condition for success in this field.
C'est une condition nécessaire pour réussir dans ce domaine.
Etymology
From the Latin 'conditio', which means 'state, situation'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sine qua non condition
Necessary and indispensable condition.
condition sine qua non
under good conditions
In favorable circumstances.
dans de bonnes conditions
living condition
State in which a person lives.
condition de vie
precondition
Condition that must be met before something can happen.
condition préalable
provided that
Subject to, as long as.
à condition que
Related Words
conditioning
Process by which something is put into a particular state.
conditionnement
conditional
Grammar or situation that depends on certain conditions.
conditionnel
conditions
That imposes a condition.
conditionne
Slang Meanings
To be fit
He has the physical condition to run a marathon.
Il a la condition physique pour courir un marathon.
To be in good shape
She is in good condition for the match.
Elle est en bonne condition pour le match.