covenant

• Accord formel et contraignant, contrat ou promesse entre deux ou plusieurs parties, souvent de nature juridique, religieuse ou morale.

A formal and binding agreement, contract, or promise between two or more parties, often of a legal, religious, or moral nature.

1. Formal agreementB2formal

   A formal, binding agreement or contract between two or more parties.

   Convention (accord formel)

   • The two companies signed a covenant to share resources.
   • The covenant outlined the terms of the partnership.
   • They entered into a covenant to protect the land.

   Synonymesaccordagreementbargainbondcompactcontractpacttreaty

2. Religious promiseB2formal

   A sacred promise or agreement between God and a group of people, as described in religious texts.

   Alliance (religieuse)

   • The covenant between God and Abraham is a central story in the Bible.
   • The Israelites believed they were bound by a covenant with God.
   • The new covenant in Christian theology is based on Jesus' teachings.

   Synonymesagreementbondpactpromisetestament

3. Legal restrictionC1formal

   A clause in a legal document, such as a property deed, that restricts or requires certain actions.

   Restriction légale

   • The property deed includes a covenant that prohibits building a fence.
   • The covenant requires the homeowner to maintain the garden.
   • Violating the covenant can result in legal action.

   Synonymesclauseconditionprovisionrequirementrestrictionstipulation

• Verbe signifiant s'engager formellement ou promettre de faire quelque chose, souvent dans un contexte juridique ou religieux.

A verb meaning to formally agree or promise to do something, often in a legal or religious context.

1. Formal agreementC1formal

   To formally agree or promise to do something, often in a legal or religious context.

   Convenir solennellement

   • The two parties covenanted to uphold the terms of the treaty.
   • They covenanted to protect the rights of the minority shareholders.
   • The nations covenanted to reduce carbon emissions by 2030.

   Synonymesagreecontractpledgepromisestipulateswearundertakevow

2. Religious promiseC1formal

   To make a solemn promise or commitment, especially in a religious context.

   Faire une alliance sacrée

   • God covenanted with Abraham to bless his descendants.
   • The congregation covenanted to support the new church building fund.
   • They covenanted to live according to the principles of their faith.

   Synonymescommitpledgepromiseswearvow