Propositions (en. Proposals)

/pʁɔpoziˈsjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Suggestions or offers submitted for approval or discussion.

The proposals from the meeting were well received.

Les propositions de la réunion ont été bien reçues.

Ideas or projects put forward to solve a problem.

He presented several proposals to improve the project.

Il a présenté plusieurs propositions pour améliorer le projet.

Formal commitment, often in a legal context.

The contractual proposals must be carefully examined.

Les propositions contractuelles doivent être examinées attentivement.

From the Latin 'propositio', meaning 'exposition, highlighting'.

to make proposals

To suggest ideas or options for consideration.

faire des propositions

proposals for a law

A formal text submitted to parliament for a vote.

propositions de loi

to register proposals

To officially record the suggestions made.

enregistrer les propositions

to propose

To suggest an idea or a plan.

proposer

discussion

Exchange of ideas on a given topic.

discussion

contract

Legal agreement between two parties.

contrat

Enticing or tempting offer.

He made me proposals I couldn't refuse.

Il m'a fait des propositions que je n'ai pas pu refuser.

Suggestions sometimes perceived as inappropriate.

His proposals at the party surprised everyone.

Ses propositions en soirée ont surpris tout le monde.