Juger (en. Judge)
[ʒyʒe]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
To estimate or evaluate a situation, fact, or person.
It is important to judge a person's actions impartially.
Il est important de juger les actions d'une personne avec impartialité.
To make a decision about a case, often in a legal context.
The judge will rule on the case tomorrow in court.
Le juge va juger l'affaire demain en cour.
To form an opinion or judgment about something.
Don't judge too quickly, try to understand the context.
Ne jugez pas trop vite, essayez de comprendre le contexte.
Etymology
From Latin 'judicare', which means 'to judge, to decide'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to judge by appearances
To make a decision or evaluation based simply on appearance.
juger à l'apparence
not to judge too quickly
To be cautious before forming a judgment or opinion.
ne pas juger trop vite
to judge something harshly
To be very critical of a situation or a person.
juger quelque chose de sévèrement
Related Words
judgment
Decision or opinion rendered by a judge or an evaluation.
jugement
judge
Person who makes decisions in a legal framework.
juge
judicial
Pertaining to the justice system or laws.
judiciaire
Slang Meanings
To judge someone without knowing their story.
Stop judging, you don't know what she has been through.
Arrête de juger, tu sais pas ce qu'elle a vécu.
To make assumptions about a situation without evidence.
It seems like you are judging just based on hearsay.
On dirait que tu juges juste sur des ouï-dire.