Mutuel (en. Mutual)

/my.tʏ.ɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Common between two or more people.
They have mutual interests in the project.
Ils ont des intérêts mutuels dans le projet.
Concerning both parties.
This decision is mutual and has been approved by all.
Cette décision est mutuelle et a été approuvée par tous.
Involving reciprocity.
They established mutual respect within their team.
Ils ont établi un respect mutuel au sein de leur équipe.

Etymology

From Latin 'mutuus', meaning 'exchangable' or 'reciprocal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mutual insurance
A type of insurance where members of a group mutually protect each other.
assurance mutuelle
mutual benefit
Benefit that advantages all parties involved.
avantage mutuel
mutual agreement
Agreement concluded between two parties.
accord mutuel
mutual respect
Recognition and reciprocal consideration between individuals.
respect mutuel

Related Words

mutualism
Economic doctrine favoring fair exchanges.
mutualisme
reciprocity
Principle of exchange where one party's actions influence the other's.
réciprocité
cooperation
Action of working together towards a common goal.
coopération

Slang Meanings

Mutual among friends
They always support each other, it's mutual among friends.
Ils se soutiennent toujours, c'est du mutuel entre amis.
Mutual camaraderie
Mutual camaraderie makes the team stronger.
La camaraderie mutuelle rend l'équipe plus forte.