Avocats (en. Lawyers)

/avɔka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Legal professional qualified to plead before a court.

Lawyers are essential in the judicial system.

Les avocats sont essentiels dans le système judiciaire.

A person who defends an individual's rights.

My lawyer helped me understand my rights.

Mon avocat m'a aidé à comprendre mes droits.

A professional who provides legal advice.

Before signing the contract, consult your lawyer.

Avant de signer le contrat, consultez votre avocat.

From the Latin 'advocatus', which means 'called to' or 'called for help'.

defense attorney

A lawyer who defends a person accused.

avocat de la défense

attorney's fees

The fees paid to a lawyer for their services.

honoraires d'avocat

to become a lawyer

To act as a legal representative in a case.

se faire avocat

legal

Related to law or the legal system.

juridique

trial

Legal procedure to resolve a conflict.

procès

justice

Moral principle aimed at giving each individual what is due to them.

justice

Master

He is my master in law.

Il est mon maître en droit.

General practitioner

He is a general practitioner; he handles both civil and criminal matters.

Il est généraliste; il traite à la fois du civil et du pénal.