French word

procureur

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁokyʁœʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounprosecutor

Example

Le procureur a parlé au juge.

The prosecutor spoke to the judge.

Illustration for procureur (prosecutor)

More examples

Le procureur de la République a ouvert une enquête.

The public prosecutor opened an investigation.

Core concept

A public legal officer who brings criminal charges in court on behalf of society.

Common phrases

  • le procureur

    the prosecutor

  • procureur de la République

    public prosecutor

Similar words

avocat: A legal professional who represents individuals or organizations in court and gives legal advice.
juge: A judicial officer who assesses claims and evidence to decide a case.

Definition in French

Magistrat du ministère public qui, au nom de la société, porte les poursuites pénales devant le tribunal.

Word origin

French procureur comes through Old French from Latin procurator, a person appointed to manage affairs for another, from procurare, meaning to manage or take care of.

Usage tips

  • Procureur is masculine, so the usual article is le, as in le procureur and le procureur de la République.

Related words

  • procureurefemale prosecutornoun
  • procurationpower of attorneynoun

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