French Conversation · Level 170
15 words
French word
magistrat
Pronunciation
IPA/maʒistʁa/
Meaning
- masculine nounmagistrate
Example
Le magistrat travaille au tribunal.
The magistrate works at the courthouse.
More examples
Il a été nommé magistrat l'année dernière.
He was appointed as a magistrate last year.
Core concept
An official figure of the justice system who either delivers judgments or represents the prosecution.
Common phrases
un magistrat impartial
an impartial judicial officer
être nommé magistrat
be appointed as a magistrate
Similar words
juge: A judge who determines the facts and law before making the final ruling.
avocat: A legal professional who advises and represents clients in negotiations or court.
procureur: A prosecutor who brings charges and presents the state's case in court.
Definition in French
Membre de l'ordre judiciaire investi d'une fonction publique chargée de rendre la justice, notamment en tant que juge ou procureur.
Word origin
The French noun comes through the historical use of Latin magistratus for a holder of public office, with its judicial sense becoming established later.
Usage tips
- French magistrat is broader than English magistrate because it includes judges and prosecutors, not only a particular kind of judge.
Other meanings
- judgenoun
- prosecutornoun
Related words
- magistraturemagistracynoun