Jugement (en. Judgement)

/ʒyʒəmɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Decision made by a judge or court.
The judgment was rendered after several months of hearings.
Le jugement a été rendu après plusieurs mois d'audience.
Personal opinion about someone or something.
His judgment on the film was very interesting.
Son jugement sur le film était très intéressant.
Ability to assess a situation thoughtfully.
He showed good judgment in declining the offer.
Il a fait preuve d'un bon jugement en refusant l'offre.

Etymology

From the Latin 'judicium', meaning 'decision of a judge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have judgment
Possessing the ability to correctly assess a situation.
avoir du jugement
last judgment
Final or ultimate decision, often used in a spiritual context.
jugement dernier
to form a judgment
To form an opinion about something or someone.
se faire un jugement

Related Words

to judge
Evaluate or give an opinion about something.
juger
just
Which is fair, correct, or adequate.
juste
to criticize
Analyze and express an opinion about something.
critiquer

Slang Meanings

Judgment can be perceived as harsh criticism.
His judgment on my choices was really harsh.
Son jugement sur mes choix était vraiment dur.
To have judgment to make a joke.
He always has a sarcastic judgment about everything.
Il a toujours un jugement sarcastique sur tout.