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charter

UK
/ˈtʃɑːtə/
US
/ˈtʃɑrtər/

Translations

charternoun
charters
pl
UK
/ˈtʃɑːtə/
US
/ˈtʃɑrtər/
charteDocument officiel fondateur ou constitutif.
The university was established by a royal charter in 1821.
L’université a été fondée par une charte royale en 1821.
affrètementDomaine des transports : contrat de location d’un moyen de transport.
We arranged a charter for the yacht to explore the islands.
Nous avons organisé un affrètement pour le yacht afin d’explorer les îles.
Additional translations
charterEmprunt courant en français dans le domaine aérien et maritime.
Synonyms
agreement
bylaw
constitution
deed
license
document
contract
charterverb
chartered
Past Simple
chartered
Past Participle
chartering
Gerund
UK
/ˈtʃɑː.tə/
US
/ˈtʃɑːr.tɚ/
fonderAu sens d’établir officiellement par charte.
The government decided to charter a new university to meet the educational needs of the region.
Le gouvernement a décidé de fonder une nouvelle université pour répondre aux besoins éducatifs de la région.
affréterDomaine des transports.
They decided to charter a yacht for their vacation in the Mediterranean.
Ils ont décidé d’affréter un yacht pour leurs vacances en Méditerranée.
Synonyms
hire
book
engage
rent
lease
charteradjective
UK
/ˈtʃɑː.tə/
US
/ˈtʃɑr.tɚ/
fondateurSe dit d’un membre originel ou fondateur d’une organisation.
The charter members of the association received lifetime privileges.
Les membres fondateurs de l’association ont reçu des privilèges à vie.
à charteSe dit d’une institution établie ou autorisée par une charte.
The charter school operates independently of the local school district.
L’école à charte fonctionne indépendamment du district scolaire local.
affrétéSe dit d’un service de transport privé ou non régulier.
They took a charter flight to the island because there were no commercial services.
Ils ont pris un vol affrété pour l’île parce qu’il n’y avait pas de service commercial.

Definitions

charternoun
A written grant by a country's legislative or sovereign power, by which an institution such as a company, college, or city is created and its rights and privileges defined.
The university was established by a royal charter in 1821.
A document outlining the principles, functions, and organization of a corporate body; a constitution.
The company's charter outlines the responsibilities of the board of directors.
A contract to hire or lease transportation, such as a bus, boat, or aircraft.
We arranged a charter for the yacht to explore the islands.
A vessel, aircraft, or other vehicle that has been hired for private or exclusive use.
The group boarded the charter and set sail at dawn.
charterverb
To grant a charter to (a city, company, university, etc.), thereby establishing it as a legal entity.
The government decided to charter a new university to meet the educational needs of the region.
To hire or lease (a vehicle, aircraft, or ship) for a specific purpose.
They decided to charter a yacht for their vacation in the Mediterranean.
charteradjective
Designating an original or founding member of an organization; relating to such members.
The charter members of the association received lifetime privileges.
Describing something that is established or authorized by a charter.
The charter school operates independently of the local school district.
Available for private hire or use; not operating on a regular schedule.
They took a charter flight to the island because there were no commercial services.
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