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.