pact

• Accord formel et écrit, ou traité, en particulier entre deux États ou souverains, engageant les parties à respecter certaines obligations.

A formal written agreement or treaty, especially between two states or sovereigns.

1. Formal agreementB2formal

   A formal written agreement between two or more states, sovereigns, or parties.

   Pacte (accord formel)

   • The two nations signed a pact to promote trade.
   • The peace pact ended decades of conflict.
   • The pact was ratified by both governments.

   Synonymesaccordagreementcompactconventioncovenantententeprotocoltreaty

2. Binding promiseB2formal

   A solemn promise or agreement between individuals or groups.

   Pacte (promesse solennelle)

   • They made a pact to always support each other.
   • The friends sealed their pact with a handshake.
   • The pact between the companies ensured fair competition.

   Synonymesaccordagreementalliancecompactcovenantdealtreatyunderstanding