French Conversation · Level 13
89 words
French word
juge
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒyʒ/
Meaning
- masculine nounjudge
Example
Le juge a rendu sa décision.
The judge issued the decision.
More examples
Devant le juge, elle a témoigné.
Before the judge, she testified.
Core concept
A court decision-maker weighs evidence and arguments before issuing a legal ruling.
Common phrases
devant le juge
before the judge
décision du juge
the judge's decision
Similar words
avocat: A legal professional who defends clients in court and provides legal advice.
procureur: A public official who represents the state in prosecuting crimes.
juré: A selected citizen who considers the facts and reaches a verdict at trial.
Definition in French
Personne investie du pouvoir judiciaire qui préside un procès, apprécie les preuves et rend une décision en matière civile ou pénale.
Word origin
French juge comes through Old French from Latin iudex, formed from ius, 'law', and dicere, 'to say'.
Usage tips
- Juge can refer to a man or a woman, with un juge and une juge used according to the person's gender.