French translation of bailment is 
baillement

Meaning of "bailment" in English

Bailment refers to a legal relationship where the owner (the bailor) temporarily transfers possession of personal property to another person (the bailee) for a specific purpose, with the expectation that the property will be returned once the purpose is fulfilled. Common examples include leaving a coat in a cloakroom or handing over a car to a valet. Bailment does not transfer ownership, merely possession, and it can involve either a contractual obligation or an informal agreement, depending on the circumstances.

Meaning of "baillement" in French

"Baillement" in French typically means the act of yawning. Unlike "bailment" in English, which is a legal term, "baillement" is a common action associated with tiredness or boredom. In the context of physiology and behavior, yawning is an involuntary act that involves opening the mouth wide and inhaling deeply due to fatigue, lack of stimulation, or even as a contagious response after seeing someone else yawn. Despite its simplicity, yawning serves to increase oxygen intake and promote alertness.

Pronunciation of "bailment" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ˈbeɪlmənt/

The pronunciation of "bailment" does not vary significantly across English-speaking regions. In all dialects, emphasis is placed on the first syllable, "bail," which rhymes with "mail," while the second syllable "ment" is pronounced as "mənt."

Pronunciation of "baillement" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /bajmɑ̃/

The pronunciation of "baillement" remains fairly consistent across different French-speaking regions. It begins with a soft "bai," similar to "eye," followed by "lle" and ending with the nasal "ment."

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The bailment of the car was agreed upon for repair purposes. (Le baillement de la voiture a été convenu pour des réparations.)
2. He left his coat with the bailment service at the entrance. (Il a laissé son manteau avec le service de baillement à l'entrée.)
3. The jewelry was under a bailment contract for exhibition. (Les bijoux étaient sous un contrat de baillement pour une exposition.)
4. The library's policy requires a bailment agreement for rare books. (La politique de la bibliothèque exige un accord de baillement pour les livres rares.)
5. A bailment was necessary for the temporary storage of goods. (Un baillement était nécessaire pour le stockage temporaire des marchandises.)
6. The bailment ended when the borrowed equipment was returned. (Le baillement a pris fin lorsque l'équipement emprunté a été rendu.)
7. The art gallery provided bailment services for visiting collectors. (La galerie d'art a fourni des services de baillement pour les collectionneurs en visite.)
8. The bailor trusted the bailee with expensive machinery. (Le bailleur a fait confiance au preneur avec de la machinerie coûteuse.)
9. Insurance is often required in bailment contracts. (L'assurance est souvent requise dans les contrats de baillement.)
10. Mismanagement during bailment can lead to liability issues. (Une mauvaise gestion pendant le baillement peut entraîner des problèmes de responsabilité.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "bailment" in English

Synonyms: deposit, custody, charge, trust, safekeeping, lease, entrustment, guardianship, consignment.

Antonyms: possession, ownership, retention, holding, custody breach.

Similar Words: lending, leasing, rental, loan, entrustment, care, transportation, conveyance.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "baillement" in French

Synonyms: bâillement, ouverture, soupir, endormissement, ennui.

Antonyms: éveil, énergie, excitation, stimulation, vivacité.

Similar Words: somnolence, fatigue, lassitude, torpeur, léthargie.

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