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Article 1219 of the French Civil Code

A party may refuse to perform his obligation, even though it is due, if the other party does not perform his and if such non-performance is sufficiently serious.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 1219
Une partie peut refuser d’exécuter son obligation, alors même que celle-ci est exigible, si l’autre n’exécute pas la sienne et si cette inexécution est suffisamment grave.

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