Traites (en. Treat)

/tʁɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Agreements or conventions between two or more parties.
Trade treaties are essential for international commerce.
Les traites commerciales sont essentielles pour le commerce international.
Formal commitment to adhere to certain conditions.
He signed several treaties with his business partners.
Il a signé plusieurs traites avec ses partenaires d'affaires.
Legal documents establishing obligations.
The peace treaties ended the conflict.
Les traites de paix ont mis fin au conflit.

Etymology

From the verb 'to treat', which means to establish a commitment or agreement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

peace treaties
Agreements signed to end a war.
traites de paix
to sign treaties
To formally commit in writing.
signer des traites
trade treaties
Agreements establishing trade relations.
traites commerciales

Related Words

treaty
Document or agreement in general, often used in a commercial context.
traite
contract
Legal agreement between two parties.
contract
commitment
Moral or formal obligation to do something.
engagement

Slang Meanings

Informal agreements often perceived as worthless.
He made treaties as a joke, but no one takes them seriously.
Il a fait des traites en plaisantant, mais personne ne les prend au sérieux.
Unkept promises.
His treaties were just empty promises.
Ses traites n'étaient que des paroles en l'air.