types:
certificat
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
charte
a document incorporating an institution and specifying its rights; includes the articles of incorporation and the certificate of incorporation
copyright
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
annexe
something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter
formulaire
a printed document with spaces in which to write
résolution
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
source
a document (or organization) from which information is obtained
questionnaire
a form containing a set of questions; submitted to people to gain statistical information
diplôme
a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study
commission
an official document issued by a government and conferring on the recipient the rank of an officer in the armed forces
coupon
a negotiable certificate that can be detached and redeemed as needed
billet
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
devis
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
bon d'achat
a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities
carte de travail
a legal document giving information required for employment of certain people in certain countries
acte
a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
loi
legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity
testament
a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
acte
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
jugement
the legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision
mandat
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
mandat
a document giving an official instruction or command
témoignage
written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath
titres
a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends