Definition
CDI is the French permanent employment contract; CDD is a fixed-term contract with legally limited renewal and termination rules.
CDI 是法国长期合同，CDD 是有严格续签/终止规则的短期合同。
Why it matters
The contract type changes stability, loan eligibility, notice, and what “permanent” means in the offer.
Example
A CDD with a six-month term is not equivalent to a CDI even if the day-to-day work is the same.
Related terms
Last updated 2026-11-10. This is an editorial definition, not legal or tax advice.