Conditions (en. Terms)
/kɔ̃.di.sjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Circumstances under which an event occurs.
Working conditions are very good in this company.
Les conditions de travail sont très bonnes dans cette entreprise.
Requirements or stipulations of a contract.
We must comply with the terms of the agreement.
Nous devons respecter les conditions de l'accord.
Characteristics of an environment or setting.
The weather conditions are difficult today.
Les conditions météorologiques sont difficiles aujourd'hui.
Etymology
The word 'conditions' comes from the Latin 'conditio', which means 'state, situation'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
general conditions
Rules that apply to a contract or agreement.
conditions générales
living conditions
Material and social aspect of an individual's existence.
conditions de vie
under these conditions
Given the circumstances, it results in that.
dans ces conditions
Related Words
conditional
Verbal mood indicating a condition.
conditionnel
to condition
To subject something to a condition.
conditionner
precision
Nature of what is precise in the terms of an agreement.
précision
Slang Meanings
To have difficult living conditions.
He really has conditions when you see where he lives.
Il a vraiment des conditions quand on voit où il habite.
To demand things in exchange for a service.
He doesn't do anything without his conditions.
Il ne fait rien sans ses conditions.