French word

juridique

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒyʁidik/

Meaning

  • adjectivelegal

Example

Je consulte un avocat pour des conseils juridiques.

I consult a lawyer for legal advice.

Illustration for juridique (legal)

More examples

J'ai demandé une aide juridique gratuite.

I asked for free legal aid.

Core concept

A document or decision placed under a legal lens, with its rights, duties, and validity at stake.

Common phrases

  • aide juridique

    legal aid

  • information juridique

    legal information

Similar words

légal: Lawfully authorized or allowed.
administratif: Connected with public administration and its decisions or procedures.
judiciaire: Connected with courts or matters handled through legal proceedings.

Definition in French

Qui qualifie une situation, une décision ou un document du point de vue du droit et de ses implications.

Word origin

French juridique comes from Late Latin iuridicus, built from Latin ius, 'law', with the adjective-forming suffix -icus, and entered French through Old French.

Usage tips

  • Juridique concerns law and its consequences, while légal more specifically means permitted or recognized by law.

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