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    Sue (en. Sweat)

    /sy/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To make a formal request before a court.
    They decided to bring the case to court.
    Ils ont décidé de porter l'affaire devant le tribunal.
    To initiate legal proceedings against someone.
    She decided to sue her former employer.
    Elle a décidé de poursuivre son ancien employeur en justice.
    To seek legal compensation or judicial remedy.
    He filed a lawsuit to obtain damages.
    Il a intenté un procès pour obtenir des dommages-intérêts.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'secare', meaning 'to cut', that has given rise to legal terms related to judicial action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sweating at the task
    To work hard or to put in a lot of effort.
    suer à la tâche
    sweating blood and water
    To go to great lengths to achieve a goal.
    suer sang et eau

    Related Words

    proceedings
    Action of suing in court.
    poursuite
    trial
    Case judged by a court.
    procès
    lawyer
    Person who represents a party in a trial.
    avocat

    Slang Meanings

    Fight or conflict
    They fought outside the party.
    Ils se sont sue à la sortie de la fête.