contracted

• Qui est devenu plus petit ou plus court, ou qui fait l'objet d'un accord formel conclu entre des parties.

Describes something that has become smaller or shorter, or a formal agreement entered into by parties.

1. Reduced in sizeB2formal

   Made smaller or drawn together, often by muscle action or cooling.

   Contracté / Rétracté

   • The pupil of the eye is contracted in bright light.
   • The metal contracted as it cooled down.
   • His muscles were contracted from the intense workout.

   Synonymesconstricteddiminisheddrawnnarrowedreducedshrunken

   Antonymesenlargedexpandedextended

2. Acquired or infectedB2formalmedical

   Having caught or developed a disease or illness.

   Contracté (au sens de maladie attrapée)

   • He contracted a rare virus while traveling abroad.
   • She contracted pneumonia after being exposed to the cold.
   • Many people contracted the flu during the outbreak.

   Synonymesaffectedafflictedinfectedstricken

3. Legally boundC1formal

   Having entered into a formal agreement or contract.

   Engagé par contrat

   • The company is contracted to deliver the goods by Friday.
   • She is contracted to work for the firm for three years.
   • They are contracted under strict confidentiality terms.

   Synonymesboundcommittedengagedindenturedobligatedobligedpledged

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de conclure un accord formel et juridiquement contraignant, ou pour désigner une diminution ou un rétrécissement.

A verb used to indicate the act of entering into a formal and legally binding agreement, or to become smaller or narrower.

1. Become smaller or tighterB2formal

   To become smaller in size, length, or volume; to draw together.

   se contracter

   • Metal contracts when it cools down.
   • The muscles contract during exercise.
   • The universe is thought to be expanding, not contracting.

   Synonymescompresscondenseconstrictdecreasediminishdraw togethernarrowreduceshrinktighten

   Antonymesexpandrelaxstretch

2. Acquire or developB2formalmedical

   To become infected with a disease or to develop a habit or condition.

   contracter (une maladie, une habitude)

   • He contracted a rare virus while traveling abroad.
   • She contracted pneumonia after being exposed to the cold.
   • Many people contract the flu during winter.

   Synonymesacquirecatchdevelopgetincurpick up

3. Enter into a legal agreementB2formallegal

   To make a formal, legally binding agreement with someone.

   passer un contrat

   • The company contracted with a new supplier for raw materials.
   • They contracted to build a new office building.
   • She contracted her services to the government for two years.

   Synonymesagreearrangebargaincovenantengagepledgesettlestipulateundertake

Variantes phrasalcontract incontract out