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    Procès (en. Trial)

    /pʁo.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Set of acts organized by law to judge a case.
    The trial lasted several weeks.
    Le procès a duré plusieurs semaines.
    Action of taking legal action.
    He filed a lawsuit against his former employer.
    Il a intenté un procès contre son ancien employeur.
    Set of debates that take place before a court.
    The famous trial attracted many media.
    Le procès célèbre a attiré de nombreux médias.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'processus', meaning 'advancement', 'development'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to file a lawsuit
    To initiate legal proceedings against someone.
    faire un procès
    to hold a trial
    A trial takes place at a specific time and place.
    avoir lieu un procès
    appeal trial
    Procedure to contest a decision from a lower court.
    procès en appel

    Related Words

    judge
    Person who has the authority to decide in a trial.
    juge
    lawyer
    Legal professional who represents a party in a trial.
    avocat
    testimony
    Statement made by a witness in a trial.
    témoignage

    Slang Meanings

    Political trial
    This trial is often considered a political trial.
    Ce procès est souvent considéré comme un procès politique.
    trial with a twist
    This trial took a media-related twist.
    Ce procès a pris une tournure à la sauce médiatique.