ultimatum meaning in Français | English Dictionary

📖 Définitions

noun
ultimatum; ultimatum; ultimatum; ultimatum

EN: A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations. It is typically the last in a series of demands or conditions.; A final statement of terms or conditions that must be met, often in a negotiation or dispute, beyond which no further concessions will be made.; In diplomacy, a formal communication from one state to another stating the final terms that must be accepted to avoid hostile action such as war or sanctions.; Any final, non-negotiable demand or condition presented in personal, business, or social contexts, implying consequences if not met.

🔗 Détails

Formes du mot

dénombrable Pluriel: ultimatums, ultimata

Collocations

issue an ultimatumdeliver an ultimatumgive someone an ultimatumset an ultimatumultimatum expires

Synonymes

demanddiktatmandatefinal offertake-it-or-leave-it

Antonymes

compromisenegotiation

Souvent confondus

ultimate

EN: 'Ultimate' is an adjective meaning final or greatest; 'ultimatum' is a noun meaning a final demand with consequences for non-compliance.

fr: 'Ultimate' est un adjectif signifiant final ou plus grand ; 'ultimatum' est un nom signifiant une demande finale avec des conséquences en cas de non-respect.

Conseils d'orthographe

EN: The Latin plural 'ultimata' exists but 'ultimatums' is standard in modern English. Avoid misspelling as 'ultamatum' or 'ultimatium'.

fr: Le pluriel latin 'ultimata' existe, mais 'ultimatums' est la norme en anglais moderne. Évitez de l'écrire incorrectement comme 'ultamatum' ou 'ultimatium'.

💬 Exemples

The government issued an ultimatum to the rebels: surrender within 48 hours or face a full military assault.

Le gouvernement a lancé un ultimatum aux rebelles : se rendre dans les 48 heures ou subir un assaut militaire total.
The union gave management an ultimatum: accept the new wage proposal by Friday or the workers would go on strike.

Le syndicat a lancé un ultimatum à la direction : accepter la nouvelle proposition salariale d'ici vendredi, sinon les travailleurs se mettraient en grève.
Austria-Hungary delivered an ultimatum to Serbia in July 1914, which ultimately contributed to the outbreak of World War I.

L'Autriche-Hongrie a adressé un ultimatum à la Serbie en juillet 1914, ce qui a finalement contribué au déclenchement de la Première Guerre mondiale.
She gave her partner an ultimatum: either commit to marriage or end the relationship.

Elle a donné un ultimatum à son partenaire : soit il s'engage à se marier, soit la relation est terminée.