Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
A reçu le present acte
English translation:
recorded this agreement/entered this agreement in his records
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Laura Tridico
Dec 21, 2007 03:52
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French term
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A reçu le present acte
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Preamble of a lease, stating that the notaire "a reçu le present acte". I understand the meaning (the parties went to the notaire to execute the agreement), but I can't find a really graceful translation of "a reçu" The notary signed the agreement? Witnessed the agreement? Both?
I'm translating into US English. Thanks in advance...
Laura
I'm translating into US English. Thanks in advance...
Laura
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| 4 +6 | recorded this agreement/entered this agreement in his records |
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recorded this agreement/entered this agreement in his records
In French notarial procedure it seems to mean that he entered it into his records. They often specifically say he keeps a copy of the instrument. He signs it, but other people often witness it. Have to bear in mind that a French notaire is a conveyancer in practice, rather than a notary public.
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writeaway
: strange, this often appears as the end. which is why I wanted to see the sentence./well I was prepared to wait. tant pis
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True. It's almost 1:00 am where Laura is though.
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Graham macLachlan
: yes I think 'record' is the key word here
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thank
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Basile EZENGE
: Agree with the translation and explanation provided by Rufinus.
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Thanks. Wish there were a snappier way to say it though.
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Michael Lotz
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thanks
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AllegroTrans
: assuming that the acte is an agreement and not something else, this is spot on
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thanks Allegro. Asker says it's a lease, which makes it a contrat de bail.
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Victoria Porter-Burns
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks very much, Rufinus! That's exactly what I needed (there wasn't really more context, just the address of the notary preceded it). Sorry Writeaway - I didn't see your message until the next morning."
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