Tribunaux (en. Courts)

/tʁi.by.n.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Judicial institutions where trials take place.

Courts are essential for maintaining social order.

Les tribunaux sont essentiels pour maintenir l'ordre social.

The totality of judges and the decisions made there.

He appealed the decision of the courts.

Il a fait appel de la décision des tribunaux.

Establishments where civil and criminal cases are judged.

Courts handle cases of all kinds.

Les tribunaux accueillent des affaires de toute nature.

From the Latin 'tribunal' which designates the seat of a magistrate.

high court

Court competent for the most important cases.

tribunal de grande instance

to appeal before the courts

To challenge a judicial decision.

faire appel devant les tribunaux

administrative tribunals

Courts dealing with disputes between the administration and citizens.

tribunaux administratifs

judgment

Decision made by a court.

jugement

lawyer

Legal professional who defends clients before the courts.

avocat

trial

Judicial process in which a case is judged.

procès

Feather duster

He tossed his case like a feather duster before the courts.

Il a balancé son affaire comme un plumeau devant les tribunaux.

The bar

He has his connections at the bar, so it should be fine with the courts.

Il a ses connexions au barreau, donc ça devrait aller avec les tribunaux.