Pacte (en. Pact)

[pakt]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Agreement or contract between parties.

The two countries signed a non-aggression pact.

Les deux pays ont signé un pacte de non-agression.

Mutual commitment to achieve a common goal.

They established a pact to protect the environment.

Ils ont établi un pacte pour protéger l'environnement.

Convention or treaty of a political or economic nature.

The Paris pact aims to fight climate change.

Le pacte de Paris vise à lutter contre le changement climatique.

Comes from the Latin 'pactum', meaning agreement or contract.

pact of solidarity

Agreement based on mutual aid and support.

pacte de solidarité

social pact

Commitment among members of a society to live together harmoniously.

pacte social

pact for the future

Agreement for a project aimed at improving the future.

pacte d'avenir

commitment

Obligation to keep a promise or an agreement.

engagement

alliance

Union or association formed for a common purpose.

alliance

agreement

Convention or arrangement between parties.

accord

Secret pact

They made a secret pact not to reveal their plans.

Ils ont fait un pacte secret pour ne pas dévoiler leurs plans.

Stinky pact

His pact with them turned sour.

Son pacte avec eux a tourné au vinaigre.