What does de principe in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word de principe in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use de principe in French.

The word de principe in French means on principle, agreement in principle, statement of principle, agreement in principle, protest on principle. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word de principe

on principle

locution adjectivale (déontologique)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Je suis obligé de faire une réponse de principe.

agreement in principle

nom masculin (accord préalable)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Nous avons un accord de principe, reste à discuter des détails.
We have an agreement in principle; all that remains is to discuss the details.

statement of principle

nom féminin (propos tenus par obligation)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les ministres sont forcés de faire des déclarations de principe.

agreement in principle

nom féminin (accord entre deux parties)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

protest on principle

nom féminin (réclamation vaine pour la forme)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'opposition exprima une protestation de principe face au gouvernement.

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