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French for Buying and Renovating Property

What Are Specialist and Legal Terms in French for Buying Property?

In this lesson, we learn some specialist and French legal terms you may encounter if buying a property in France.

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Part 1

English French
agency fees les frais d’agence
completion l’acte de vente
deposit le dépôt de garantie
estate agent un agent immobilier
home insurance une assurance habitation

Part 2

English French
lender le prêteur
offer une offre d’achat
preliminary sales agreement le compromis de vente
solicitor / notary le notaire
stamp duty le droit de timbre

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