contract

US /ˈkɑːn.trækt/
UK /ˈkɑːn.trækt/
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contrat, accord

a written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law

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They signed a contract for the new house.
Ils ont signé un contrat pour la nouvelle maison.
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The company offered him a two-year contract.
L'entreprise lui a offert un contrat de deux ans.
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agreementdealpactcovenantbond
1.

se contracter, rétrécir

decrease in size, number, or range

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The pupil of the eye will contract in bright light.
La pupille de l'œil va se contracter à la lumière vive.
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The economy is expected to contract next quarter.
L'économie devrait se contracter le trimestre prochain.
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shrinkdiminishreducelessen
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expandgrowincrease
2.

contracter, attraper

catch or develop (a disease or infectious agent)

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He contracted a severe illness while traveling abroad.
Il a contracté une maladie grave en voyageant à l'étranger.
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It's easy to contract a cold in winter.
Il est facile de contracter un rhume en hiver.
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3.

contracter, passer un contrat

enter into a formal and legally binding agreement

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The two parties agreed to contract for the supply of goods.
Les deux parties ont convenu de contracter pour la fourniture de biens.
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They decided to contract with a local builder for the renovation.
Ils ont décidé de contracter avec un constructeur local pour la rénovation.
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agreeundertakecommitpledge
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