Garanties (en. Guarantees)

/ɡaʁɑ̃ti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Commitment to cover losses or defects.
Customer satisfaction guarantees are important for a company.
Les garanties de satisfaction client sont importantes pour une entreprise.
Legal protection or assurance.
The guarantees offered by the manufacturer cover manufacturing defects.
Les garanties offertes par le fabricant couvrent les défauts de fabrication.
Conditions under which something is insured.
This contract includes several guarantees for the buyer.
Ce contrat inclut plusieurs garanties pour l'acheteur.

Etymology

From the French 'garantir', derived from the Latin 'garantire'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

money-back guarantee
Assurance that the money will be refunded under certain conditions.
garantie de remboursement
legal guarantee
Protection granted by law on products or services.
garantie légale
quality guarantee
Assurance that the product meets a certain standard.
garantie de qualité

Related Words

guarantor
Person or entity that ensures or guarantees something.
garant
to guarantee
To assure, secure something by a promise.
garantir
insurance
Contract guaranteeing a refund or compensation in case of loss.
assurance

Slang Meanings

A mark of trust.
This offer has a lot of guarantees, it's solid.
Cette offre a beaucoup de garanties, c'est du solide.
Total security.
With this guarantee, you’re sure not to be disappointed.
Avec cette garantie, t'es sûr de ne pas être déçu.