Juges (en. Judges)
/ʒyʒ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A person with the authority to judge and make decisions in a court.
Judges must respect the law.
Les juges doivent respecter la loi.
A member of a jury in a trial.
Judges meet to deliberate on the verdict.
Les juges se réunissent pour délibérer sur le verdict.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'judex', meaning 'one who judges'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
judge and party
To be both the judge and involved in the matter.
juge et partie
Related Words
judgment
Decision made by a judge.
jugement
justice
Moral principle of fairness and law.
justice
court
Body responsible for administering justice.
tribunal
Slang Meanings
Mr. Judge
He always has an opinion, that Mr. Judge.
Il a toujours une opinion, ce Monsieur le Juge.
Peace judge
She acted as a peace judge between two friends who were arguing.
Elle a agi comme juge de paix entre deux amis qui se disputaient.