Garantie (en. Guarantee)

/ɡaʁɑ̃ti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A guarantee is a formal promise to ensure a product or service.

The guarantee for this television is two years.

La garantie de ce téléviseur est de deux ans.

It can also refer to insurance against defects.

You must check the guarantee before purchasing a device.

Vous devez vérifier la garantie avant d'acheter un appareil.

In legal terms, it is a commitment to protect certain rights.

Guarantees are essential in a contract.

Les garanties sont essentielles dans un contrat.

From the Latin 'garantia', which means 'security' or 'assurance'.

lifetime guarantee

Commitment to ensure a product for its entire lifespan.

garantie à vie

ten-year guarantee

Guarantee valid for ten years, often used in construction.

garantie décennale

satisfaction guarantee

Promise of a refund or exchange if the customer is not satisfied.

garantie de satisfaction

guarantor

Person who assumes responsibility for something.

garant

collateral

Commitment or promise to guarantee an obligation.

caution

insurance

Contract by which a person is protected against certain risks.

assurance

If something is certain or reliable.

It's guaranteed, you can go in with your eyes closed.

C'est garanti, tu peux y aller les yeux fermés.

Using 'guarantee' to refer to an advantage or security.

This plan has a guarantee, so no worries.

Ce plan a une garantie, donc pas de souci.