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    Traite (en. Treat)

    [tʁɛt]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A document that formalizes a financial agreement or exchange.
    The treaty is often used in international trade.
    La traite est souvent utilisée dans le commerce international.
    A specific treatment given to a person or group.
    Human trafficking is a serious crime.
    La traite des êtres humains est un crime grave.
    An obligation to pay under a contract.
    He had to honor the payment by the agreed deadline.
    Il a dû honorer la traite à l'échéance convenue.
    verb
    To address a topic in a formal manner.
    This issue must be dealt with seriously.
    Il faut traiter ce problème avec sérieux.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'tractatus', meaning 'treaty, action of pulling or catching'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    trade treaty
    Document governing the terms of a commercial exchange.
    traite de commerce
    slave trade
    Historical reference to the capture and sale of slaves.
    traite d'esclavage
    international treaty
    Formal agreement between nations concerning exchanges.
    traite internationale

    Related Words

    treaty
    A formal agreement between two or more parties, often between states.
    traité
    negotiation
    Negotiation to establish an agreement.
    tractation
    caterer
    Person or business that provides catering or catering services.
    traiteur

    Slang Meanings

    Payment as a synonym for repayment or financial commitment.
    Did you pay your installment this month?
    T'as payé ta traite ce mois-ci ?
    Used to refer to a quick hit or a scam.
    That deal was a real scam, I lost a lot of money.
    Ce marché était une vraie traite, j'ai perdu beaucoup d'argent.