English–French
“sue” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃tɑ̃te/
Example
Il a décidé d'intenter une procédure pour protéger ses droits.
He decided to sue to protect his rights.
How to say “sue” in French
“Sue” in French is intenter.
A claimant places a formal case before a court, seeking a remedy or recognition of a right.
Example sentences with intenter
Plusieurs riverains veulent intenter un procès contre la société.
Several local residents want to file a lawsuit against the company.
Tips for using intenter
- Intenter is formal legal vocabulary, while porter plainte is the usual expression for filing a complaint with the police.